What are the statistics for screening in Texas?
A. DSHS receives about 760,000 newborn screening blood specimens annually. About 12,000 of these show abnormal results and require follow-up. About 400 infants actually are diagnosed with one of the seven disorders annually. Of these, about 20 infants had a normal first screen but an abnormal second screen. With the expansion we estimate an additional 3,000 abnormal results a year and a total of 600 diagnosed cases annually. Q. What happens if a disorder is found during screening? A. If the results of the screening tests are positive for any disorder, DSHS case management follow-up staff contacts the health care provider to quickly relay these critical results and then works with the health care provider and parents to ensure the infants get recommended follow-up screens or confirmatory testing. Q. Can infants with any of these disorders be cured? A. There is no cure for these conditions. Early treatment may prevent or control the serious effects of these disorders. Q. Can parents opt
A. DSHS receives about 760,000 newborn screening blood specimens annually. About 12,000 of these show abnormal results and require follow-up. About 400 infants actually are diagnosed with one of the seven disorders annually. Of these, about 20 infants had a normal first screen but an abnormal second screen. With the expansion we estimate an additional 3,000 abnormal results a year and a total of 600 diagnosed cases annually.
A. DSHS receives about 760,000 newborn screening blood specimens annually. About 12,000 of these show abnormal results and require follow-up. About 400 infants actually are diagnosed with one of the seven disorders annually. Of these, about 20 infants had a normal first screen but an abnormal second screen.
