Newborn Screening

Introduces the newborn screening program in BC, with case examples. 

Estimated time: 35 minutes

Learning Objectives

• • Review newborn screening principles 
  • Identify BC-specific resources for conditions screened in the newborn period 
  • Learn the process for reporting out results from newborn screening 
  • Apply NBS principles to two conditions: hemoglobinopathy and spinal muscular atrophy 

 

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