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Implementation of MPS1 and Pompe Newborn Screening

Implementation of MPS1 and Pompe Newborn Screening
May 9, 2023 -- The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (IHHS) has authorized the Iowa Newborn Screening Program (INSP) to begin routine screening for Mucopolysaccharidosis type 1 (MPS1) and Glycogen storage disease type 2 (Pompe) on specimens received 05/15/2023. Read more...

The addition of MPS1 and Pompe requires no changes in the current collection and transportation of specimens.