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The SC newborn screening panel includes all 28 core metabolic conditions that are recommended by the March of Dimes and the American College of Medical Genetics. In addition it also includes screening for 24 secondary metabolic conditions that can cause severe problems if not found very early in life. Approximate Births 52,200
 * What diseases are on the test panel?**
 * common conditions:**

White: 63% American Indian: <1% African American: 35% Asian/Pacific islander: 1%
 * Major Racial/Ethnic Groups**

NBS Fee: $68.51 There is no DHEC consent form for newborn screening. The DHEC Newborn Screening Manual; Law, Regulations, and Official Departmental Instructions states, "The provision of the screening test is covered under the informed consent signed by the parents at the hospital." Parents may refuse the tests only on religious objections.
 * Do parents sign a consent form?**

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