Newborn screening tests in the 21st century: what PAs need to know.

摘要

Newborn screening has long been recognized as one of the success stories in public health. Each year, thousands of infants with congenital conditions are identified, treated, and possibly spared potentially devastating consequences with a minimum of risk. This article reviews the changing nature of newborn screening with an emphasis on what the primary care physician assistant needs to know when made aware of an abnormal screening result.