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Because newborn genetic testing can lead to the early diagnosis and
treatment of rare newborn genetic diseases, most parents will want to
have their
child tested. For parents who do not wish to allow state government to
collect and screen their newborn's blood for these genetic disorders
and traits, there are private newborn screening options
for parents willing to pay privately.
NOTE: Parents are advised to read the information and their contract
with the laboratory to determine it the organization doing the test
also intends to store and use the child's DNA or to sell or share it
with federal agencies or the state government in which the child
resides. If there is no contract, a call to the laboratory and a fax or
email assurance may be warranted.
Baylor
Health Care System (800-4BAYLOR)
Mayo
Medical Laboratories (800-533-1710)
Step
One - PerkinElmer
Genetics (866-463-6436)
UCHSC Biochemical
Genetics Laboratory (Univ. of Colorado) (303-724-3826)
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