March of Dimes
Genetics
 
Pocket Facts: Newborn Screening and Genetic Screening

These handy, quick-reference cards fit easily into the clinician’s pocket.

Newborn Screening
This fact card presents information about the 29 conditions recommended for screening by the American College of Medical Genetics and by the March of Dimes. The card provides an overview of:

  • Screening protocols
  • Talking points to use with patients
  • Resources for additional information

To view the pdf of this fact card (272 kb) in Adobe Reader, click here. Note: This fact card does not display properly when printed.

Preconception and Prenatal Genetic Screening
During the preconception and prenatal periods, a variety of screening and testing options are available for women and their families. This pocket guide describes widely used screening procedures for certain single-gene disorders:

To download and print a pdf of this fact card (138 kb), click here.

Ordering Pocket Facts
For ordering information, go to the genetics section of our online product catalog.


 
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