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When did newborn testing for cystic fibrosis start?
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Depends on where: Newborn blood screening programs vary from state to state. In California, screening all newborns began around 2007. However, there probably were earlier pilot programs to test different screening methods to see which method would work the best. That means some babies were probably getting screened before 2007. Of course, babies born at home without medical care might miss getting screened.
Answered 1/23/2020
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