What genetic tests are mandated for my newborn?

If you're wondering what tests are mandated and/or available in your state, you can review a comprehensive list updated late in December at http://genes-r-us.uthscsa.edu/nbsdisorders.pdf. Don't expect to understand what many of the names mean. To learn more about specific conditions, and what treatment offers, look at www.doh.state.fl.us/cms/nbscreen-disorder.html. This site, provided by the Florida Department of Health gives extensive details on the 34 conditions they will be testing for.

As is often the case, one of the best sources for information is Wikipedia (www.wikipedia.org)--an online wealth of information on many, many topics--in a number of different languages. Just search for "genetic testing".

Marie Godfrey, PhD