Minnesota Children and Youth with Special Health Needs (MCYSHN)Newborn Screening Conditions / Disorders |
Minnesota screens newborns for more than 50 medical conditions and disorders that will affect an infant's health if left undetected. Through Newborn Screening, disorders affecting the metabolic, endocrine and blood systems, as well as an infant's ability to breathe, hear, or to digest food properly are identified. Physicians work closely with parents to carefully manage these conditions and disorders once they are detected.
Look below to find information for several of the disorders identified through newborn screening.
| Conditions / Disorders | Abbreviation |
| Hearing Level / Hearing Loss | - |
| Cystic Fibrosis | CF |
| Galactosemia | GALT |
| Sickle Cell Disease | SCD |
| Alpha Thalassemia | a thal |
| Endocrine Disorders | |
| Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia | CAH |
| Congenital Hypothyroidism | CH |
Each newborn in Minnesota is screened for over 50 disorders. For a complete list of the disorders click on the following link:
2011 Newborn Screening Disorder Panel (PDF: 34KB/1 page)
Health Condition Fact Sheets Minnesota Children and Youth with Special Health Needs has also developed a series of fact sheets for some of the most common birth defects. The fact sheets provide information such as a general description of the condition, prevalence, common associated conditions, short and long-term treatment and outcomes, common complications and implications for children's development.
Quick Links
Information and Assistance Line
Medical Specialist Resource Lists
Health Resources for your Child (pdf: 2 pages/54KB)
Minnesota Early Learning Services
If you have questions or comments about this page, please contact Minnesota Children and Youth with Special Health Needs at health.mcyshn@state.mn.us or call 1-800-728-5420.
| Updated Monday, 14-Feb-2011 14:53:52 CST |