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State health lab to add spinal muscular atrophy and three other newborn screens; $10 fee increase slated
Summary
Arkansas Department of Health told the committee it will add four newborn screening tests—including spinal muscular atrophy—and assess an additional $10 fee; the lab is validating an FDA‑alternative molecular assay for SMA and expects to meet national recommendations after implementation.
Laura Shue (general counsel) and Dr. Glenn Baker (director, public health lab) presented proposed rule amendments to implement Act 58 of 2019 by adding four newborn‑screening assays to Arkansas’ panel: spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), Pompe disease, MPS I spectrum disorders, and childhood‑onset cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD). The agency said the Board of Health approved the additions and the rules were filed with the secretary of…
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