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Misclassification of VLCAD carriers due to variable confirmatory testing after a positive NBS result

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Published in 2019 at "Journal of Community Genetics"

DOI: 10.1007/s12687-019-00409-8

Abstract: The Iowa Newborn Screening (NBS) Program began screening for very long-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (VLCAD) in 2003. Untreated VLCAD can lead to liver failure, heart failure, and death. Current confirmatory testing recommendations by the American… read more here.

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