BC newborn screening expands

Issue: BCMJ, vol. 64, No. 10, December 2022, Page 426 News

Newborns throughout British Columbia are being screened for three additional metabolic and genetic conditions, resulting in early identification and treatment and improved health outcomes.

Newborn Screening BC, a service of the Provincial Health Services Authority, is adding three tests to its current panel: severe combined immunodeficiency, spinal muscular atrophy, and biotinidase deficiency.

All babies born after 30 September 2022 in BC and Yukon are screened for 27 treatable conditions shortly after birth, on the same blood-spot card. There are no additional steps for families or health care providers.

For newborns, detecting certain disorders early means less invasive investigation and treatment, along with improved outcomes. More specifically, early detection and treatment of the disorders in the additional screening has been shown to greatly reduce mortality and improve the quality of life of newborns affected by these disorders. Early diagnoses also result in reduced costs for assessment, testing, and future health care.

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