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Newborn screening

=When= Between 24 and 72 hours after birth. Your baby will also be screened for hearing loss. It is also very important to have a 2nd screen done when your baby is 7-10 days old. Some conditions may take longer to show up on the screen.

=Why= If your baby has a disorder, it is important to find out early. This way, they can get treatment to avoid serious problems. Also, Wyoming State Law (W.S.35-4-801 and W.S.35-4-802) requires that ALL newborns be screened, unless you sign a consent/waiver form to opt out of screening.

=How= The doctor or nurse will take a few drops of blood from your baby’s heel. It will be sent to the lab to test for many rare diseases.

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Argininemia

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