Alabama Newborn Screening Program

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Alabama Newborn Screening Program

Blood Spot Screening

Hearing Screening

Pulse Oximetry Screening

definitions for 31 core conditions Alabama Department of Public Health Newborn Screening Program www.adph.org/newbornscreening 1-866-928-6755

Alabama Newborn Screening Program Alabama Newborn Screening Timeline



1964

PKU

1978

Congenital Hypothyroidism

1987

Hemoglobinopathies

1992

Galactosemia

1994

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

10/2004 Biotinidase Deficiency Amino Acid Disorders Citrullinemia (CIT) Homocystinuria (HYC) Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD) Tyrosinemia (TYR) Argininosuccinate Aciduria (ASA) Organic Acid Disorders Propionic Acidemia (PROP) Methylmalonic Acidemia (Vitamin B12 disorders) (CBL, A, B) Methylmalonic Acidemia (methylmalonyl- CoA mutase) (MUT) Multiple Carboxylase (MCD) Fatty Acid Disorders Medium Chain acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase deficiency (MCAD) Carnitine Uptake Defect (CUD) 10/2006

Organic Acid Disorders Glutaric Acidemia (OA) Isovaleric Acidemia (OA)

04/2007 Fatty Acid Disorders Very Long Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency Long Chain 3-hydroxyacyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency (LCHAD) Trifunctional Protein Deficiency (TFP) 01/2008

Universal Newborn Hearing Screening*

04/2008

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) (IRT/DNA)

2009 Cord Blood Collection and Testing discontinued 06/2013

Critical Congenital Heart Disease (CCHD)

*started voluntarily in 2001 and mandated 2008

Delivering You the Facts About Newborn Screening What is Newborn Screening?

In Alabama, all newborns are screened for some rare but serious disorders before they leave the hospital. These disorders can lead to death, mental retardation, or physical disability if not identified early. However, early identification through newborn screening can help prevent death and result in normal growth and development. Babies with these conditions may look healthy at birth and have no family history of problems.

Newborn screening includes:

 Blood test (heel-stick)* – a sample of blood is taken at 24 – 48 hours of age by pricking the baby’s heel and placing several drops of blood on special paper. Hearing screen to detect hearing loss – there are two types of screening methods that may be used. Both tests are very safe, take only minutes to perform, and are non-invasive. ♥ Pulse oximetry screen to detect congenital heart defects – a pulse ox probe is placed on both the baby’s hand and foot. Oxygen levels are recorded. The test is very safe, takes only a few minutes to perform, and is non-invasive.

Getting Your Baby’s Results

You should let the hospital know who your baby’s doctor will be and ask about the test results at your baby’s first doctor visit.

What Does it Mean if My Baby Needs Further Testing?

A questionable result does not mean that your baby has a disorder, but that further testing is necessary. Your doctor will be called right away if a screen is referred for further evaluation. *In Alabama, it is recommended that an infant receive a second screening at two to six weeks of age on all full term infants with a normal first test screen.

Family Highlight: Newborn Screening Saved My Baby’s Life First time parents Kyle and Leslie Ethridge had an uneventful pregnancy and birth of their first child Grayson in December 2012. Grayson was evaluated by his pediatrician after delivery, and the new parents were told everything was fine. The night before they were scheduled to leave the hospital the nurse took Grayson for routine vital signs and also performed the pulse oximetry screen, which revealed a 97% oxygen saturation in his right hand and a 87% oxygen saturation in his foot. Grayson was quickly transferred to Baptist Medical Center South and then flown to Birmingham for open heart surgery. He was diagnosed with ventricular/atrial septal defect and an interrupted aortic arch. Grayson sees a pediatric cardiologist on a regular basis and has had superb news every visit. According to Mrs. Ethridge, “Family, friends, and faith kept us sane during this trial. We have come out stronger and are very proactive in raising awareness for pulse ox screening to detect congenital heart defects. Newborn screening saved my baby’s life.”

3-Methylcrotonyl-C0A Carboxylase Deficiency = 3MCC Incidence: greater than 1 in 75,000(1) This defect in processing the amino acid leucine can lead to brain damage, seizures, liver failure and death in infancy or no symptoms at all into adulthood. Symptoms often develop following a childhood illness. Treatment with a low-protein diet and, in some cases, nutritional supplements may be helpful. (An abnormal result by newborn screening could be related to abnormal metabolites in the mother and not the baby. This will be clarified by further diagnostic testing of the infant.)

Argininosuccinic Acidemia = ASA Incidence: less than 1 in 100,000(1) Most commonly, symptoms begin in the first few days of life, with build-up of argininosuccinic acid and ultimately ammonia resulting in brain swelling, coma and, sometimes, death. Survivors often suffer permanent neurological damage. Other affected children may develop symptoms later in infancy or childhood. Early diagnosis and treatment can be lifesaving; however, in spite of treatment, affected individuals remain susceptible to episodes of ammonia build-up, and most have some degree of brain damage. Treatment consists of a low-protein diet, avoiding fasting, medications to prevent ammonia build-up, nutritional supplements, and in some cases, liver transplant.

Beta-Ketothiolase Deficiency = BKT Incidence: less than 1 in 100,000(1) Periodic episodes of acid build-up, often triggered by some childhood illness, can progress to coma, brain damage and death. These serious consequences are most often seen in infants. With early diagnosis and prompt intravenous treatment to keep blood sugar levels up and blood acid levels down during an illness, children can develop normally. Parents must be alert to early signs of illness. Additional treatments may vary, but can include avoidance of protein-rich diets and long-term treatment with bicarbonate.

Biotinidase Deficiency = BIOT Incidence: greater than 1 in 75,000(1) Biotinidase is the enzyme that recycles the vitamin biotin. An inherited deficiency of this enzyme may cause serious complications, including frequent infections, uncoordinated movement, hearing loss, seizures, and mental retardation. Undiagnosed and untreated, the deficiency can lead to coma and death. If the condition is detected soon after birth, these problems can be completely prevented with daily oral doses of biotin.

Carnitine Uptake Defect = CUD Incidence: less than 1 in 100,000(1) Due to a missing transporter, cells cannot bring in carnitine from the blood. Carnitine is needed for the transfer of fatty acids across the membranes of the mitochondria (cellular organelles that produce energy for the cell). Symptoms include episodes of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and sudden unexpected death in infancy. Older children may present with progressive heart failure. Early diagnosis and treatment with carnitine permits normal development.

Citrullinemia = CIT Incidence: less than 1 in 100,000(1) Build-up in the body of citrulline and ultimately ammonia can begin during the newborn period or later in infancy. Without treatment, seizures, coma, brain damage and death can result. With early diagnosis and treatment, normal development is possible. Treatment includes a low-protein diet, medications to prevent ammonia build-up, and nutritional supplements.

Classic Galactosemia = GALT Incidence: greater than 1 in 50,000(1) Affected babies are missing the liver enzyme needed to convert galactose, a major sugar from the breakdown of lactose in milk, into glucose, another simple sugar that the body can use. Galactose then accumulates in and damages vital organs, leading to blindness, severe mental retardation, infection, and death. Milk and other dairy products must be eliminated from the baby’s diet for life. Though treatment dramatically improves the outlook for affected infants, there is still some risk of developmental delays.

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia = CAH Incidence: greater than 1 in 25,000(1) CAH refers to a set of inherited disorders resulting from defects in the synthesis of hormones produced by the adrenal gland. In female infants, CAH sometimes results in masculinization of the genitals. Certain severe forms of CAH cause lifethreatening salt loss from the body if undetected and untreated. Treatment includes salt replacement and hormone replacement.

Congenital Hypothyroidism = CH Incidence: greater than 1 in 5,000(1) This thyroid hormone deficiency severely retards both growth and brain development. If detected soon after birth, the condition can be treated simply with oral doses of thyroid hormone to permit normal development.

Critical Congenital Heart Disease (CCHD) Incidence: 11.6 per 10,000 Critical Congenital Heart Disease is classified as seven specific heart defects: hypoplastic left heart syndrome, pulmonary atresia (with intact septum), Tetralogy of Fallot, total anomalous pulmonary venous return, transposition of the great arteries, tricuspid atresia, and truncus arteriosus. These defects create a problem with the heart’s structure and/or function which is present at birth. Pulse oximetry newborn screening per the state screening algorithm may identify some infants with a CCHD before they show signs. Once identified, babies with a CCHD can be seen by a pediatric cardiologist and can receive specialized care and treatment that could prevent death or disability.

Cystic Fibrosis = CF Incidence: greater than 1 in 5,000 Cystic fibrosis is one of the most common inherited disorders in the U.S. Abnormalities in the cystic fibrosis protein result in lung and digestive problems. Studies suggest that early diagnosis and treatment improves the growth of babies and children with CF. Treatment varies depending on severity of symptoms, but may include a high-calorie diet supplemented with vitamins and medications to improve digestion, respiratory therapy to help clear mucus from the lungs, and medications to improve breathing and prevent lung infections.

Glutaric Acidemia Type I = GA1 Incidence: greater than 1 in 75,000(1) Babies may develop normally for up to 18 months until something affects a child’s health, such as a mild viral illness, which may trigger the onset of symptoms. Without prompt treatment, this can lead to brain damage, seizures, low muscle tone, cerebral-palsy like symptoms and death within the first decade of life. Some affected babies also are born with an enlarged head (macrocephaly). Treatment can vary, but may include dietary protein restriction and supplementation with a nutrient called L-carnitine. With early diagnosis and prompt treatment of illness and fever, brain damage may be prevented.

Hemoglobin SS Disease Incidence: greater than 1 in 5,000(1); higher incidence among African-Americans (1 in 400)(2) A blood disease that can cause severe pain, damage to the vital organs, stroke, and sometimes death in childhood. Young children with sickle cell anemia are especially prone to dangerous bacterial infections such as pneumonia and meningitis. Vigilant medical care and treatment with penicillin, beginning in infancy, can dramatically reduce the risk of these adverse effects and the deaths that can result from them. Affected babies should receive all regular childhood vaccinations (including hemophilus influenza B and pneumococcal vaccines) to help prevent serious bacterial infections. Additional treatments may vary according to severity of symptoms, but may include intermittent pain medications and regular blood transfusions.

Hemoglobin SC Disease Incidence: greater than 1 in 25,000(1) Another form of sickle cell disease, in which the child inherits one sickle cell gene and one gene for another abnormal type of hemoglobin called HbC. As with Hb S/ Th, this form is often milder the Hb SS and routine penicillin treatment may not be recommended.(3)

Hemoglobin S/beta-thalassemia Incidence: greater than 1 in 50,000(1) In this form of sickle cell anemia, the child inherits one sickle cell gene and one gene for beta thalassemia, another inherited anemia. Symptoms are often milder than for Hb SS, though severity varies among affected children. Routine treatment with penicillin may not be recommended for all affected children.(3)

Hearing Loss = HEAR Incidence: greater than 1 in 5,000(1); up to 3-4 per 1,000 newborns(4) Without early testing, most babies with hearing loss are not diagnosed until 2 or 3 years of age. By this time, they often have delayed speech and language development. Early diagnosis allows use of hearing aids by 6 months of age, helping prevent serious speech and language problems.

Homocystinuria = HCY Incidence: less than 1 in 100,000(1) Individuals with this disorder lack an enzyme responsible for converting the amino acid homocysteine into cystathionine, which is needed for normal brain development. If undetected and untreated, homocystinuria leads to mental retardation, eye problems, skeletal abnormalities, and stroke. Treatment consists of a special diet, one or more vitamins (B6 or B12), and other supplements (betaine).

Hydroxymethylglutaric aciduria or HMG-CoA lyase deficiency or 3-OH 3-CH3 glutaric aciduria = HMG Incidence: less than 1 in 100,000(1) An inability to process the amino acid leucine leads to low blood sugar and accumulation of several organic acids, especially following illness or fasting. Without treatment, the disorder can lead to brain damage, mental retardation, coma and death. By avoiding fasting and by following a diet low in fat and protein but high in carbohydrates, an infant can have normal development.

Isovaleric Acidemia = IVA Incidence: less than 1 in 100,000(1) This disorder is caused by an inability to process the amino acid leucine. The newborn form of the disorder often results in coma, permanent neurological damage, and death. In other cases, symptoms develop later in infancy and childhood, frequently following an infectious illness. With early diagnosis and treatment, most children have normal development. Treatment includes a lowprotein diet and nutritional supplements.

Long-Chain 3-OH Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency = LCHAD Incidence: greater than 1 in 75,000(1) Symptoms can begin soon after birth, resulting in heart, lung or liver failure and death. In other cases, symptoms such as low muscle tone, developmental delay, heart, lung or liver failure may develop later in infancy or childhood, most likely following an illness. Early diagnosis and treatment effectively prevent life-threatening events, though some children may still develop symptoms. Treatment includes a high-carbohydrate/low-fat diet, nutritional supplements, and avoidance of fasting. Women who are pregnant with fetuses with LCHAD are at increased risk of developing acute fatty liver of pregnancy and other pregnancy complications.

Maple Syrup Urine Disease = MSUD Incidence: less than 1 in 100,000(1) This inborn error of metabolism can be lethal if unrecognized and untreated. There is a wide spectrum of clinical presentations, from mild to severe. Affected babies appear normal at birth but soon begin to have neurological symptoms. The disorder gets its name from the fact that the urine smells like maple syrup. Without dietary treatment, severely affected babies do not survive the first month; even those who do receive treatment may have irreversible mental retardation. Rapid diagnosis and treatment are major factors in survival and outcome. Treatment consists of a special low-protein diet, which will vary depending on severity of symptoms, and sometimes, supplementation with a vitamin, thiamin. The diet must be continued indefinitely with frequent monitoring.

Medium-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency = MCAD Incidence: greater than 1 in 25,000(1) Seemingly well infants and children can suddenly develop seizures (caused by low blood sugar), liver failure, coma, and death. Identifying affected children before they become ill is vital to preventing a crisis and averting these consequences. Treatment includes avoidance of fasting and nutritional supplements.

Methylmalonic Acidemia cblA and cblB Forms = CBLAB Incidence: less than 1 in 100,000(1) This inherited defect of vitamin metabolism can lead to build-up of acids in the blood and result in brain damage, seizures, paralysis, coma and death. Symptoms can begin as early as the first week of life, though a minority of affected individuals remain symptomfree. Treatment with vitamin B12 injections and a low-protein diet often prevents serious problems.

Methylmalonic Acidemia due to Mutase Deficiency = MUT Incidence: greater than 1 in 75,000(1) A defect in the processing of four essential amino acids and other substances results in illness in the first week of life. Though severity of symptoms varies greatly, death during the first month of life and brain damage in survivors is common. Treatment includes a low-protein diet, vitamin B12 injections, and nutritional supplements. Some children die during the first year of life or develop brain damage despite nutritional intervention.

Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency = MCD Incidence: less than 1 in 100,000(1) This disorder is caused by a defect of an enzyme required to activate several biotindependent enzymes. Without these enzymes, lactic acid and other organic acids build up in the body. Without treatment, brain damage, coma and death can result. Symptoms usually begin between birth and 15 months of age, and may include skin rashes and hair loss. Early diagnosis and treatment with biotin allows normal growth and development.

Phenylketonuria = PKU Incidence: greater than 1 in 25,000(1) Affected individuals have an inability to properly process the essential amino acid phenylalanine, which then accumulates and damages the brain. PKU can result in severe mental retardation unless detected soon after birth and treated with a special formula. Affected individuals must be kept on a low-phenylalanine diet at least throughout childhood, adolescence, and for females during pregnancy.

Propionic Acidemia = PROP Incidence: greater than 1 in 75,000(1) This defect in the processing of four essential amino acids leads to illness during the newborn period. Without treatment, brain damage, coma and death can result. Even with treatment, including a low-protein diet and nutritional supplements, some affected children suffer from developmental delays, seizures, abnormal muscle tone, frequent infections and heart problems.

Severe Combined Immunodeficiency = SCID* Incidence: greater than 1 in 100,000 Severe Combined Immunodeficiency, also known as Bubble Boy Syndrome, is a genetic disorder in which the immune system does not develop normally. Affected infants are extremely vulnerable to infectious diseases. Newborns may look normal the first weeks of life because they carry their mother’s antibodies, but they usually do not survive past their first birthday if not detected and treated early. The most commonly recommended treatment is bone marrow transplantation in the first three months of life. * This disorder has not been added to Alabama’s core panel at this time.

Trifunctional Protein Deficiency = TFP Incidence: less than 1 in 100,000(1) A seemingly healthy infant can die suddenly of what appears to be sudden infant death syndrome. Other infants may develop low muscle tone, seizures, heart failure and coma, often following an illness. Treatment is based on strict avoidance of fasting, a low-fat diet and nutritional supplements.

Tyrosinemia Type I = TYR1 Incidence: less than 1 in 100,000(1) Due to absence of an enzyme, byproducts of the amino acid tyrosine, particularly a very toxic compound called succinylacetone, build up in the liver. Without treatment, symptoms generally begin in the first few weeks or months of life and progress to liver or kidney failure, nerve damage and death. Drug treatment, sometimes along with a low-protein diet, is very effective in preventing liver and kidney damage.

Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency = VLCAD Incidence: greater than 1 in 75,000(1) Symptoms can first appear at any age from the newborn period through adulthood, but tend to be most severe in infants. Without treatment, affected infants often develop heart and liver failure and die during the first year of life. Treatment includes a high-carbohydrate/low-fat diet, nutritional supplements, avoidance of fasting and prolonged exercise.

References 1. American College of Medical Genetics. Newborn Screening: Toward a Uniform Screening Panel and System. Final Report, March 8, 2005. 2. General Accounting Office. Newborn Screening: Characteristics of State Programs. Washington, DC: General Accounting Office, 2003. Publication GAO-03-449. Data from the National Newborn Screening and Genetics Resource Center. 3. American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Hematology/Oncology Committee on Genetics. Health Supervision for Children with Sickle Cell Disease, Pediatrics, volume 109, number 3, March 2002, pages 526-535. 4. National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management, Utah State University.

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Alabama Newborn Screening Program

Alabama Newborn Screening Program Bureau of Family Health Services P.O. Box 303017 RSA Tower 201 Monroe Street, Suite 1350 Montgomery, Alabama 36130-3017 Phone: 334-206-5556 Toll Free: 1-866-928-6755 Fax: 334-206-3791 adph.org/newbornscreening

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