Screening for Sickle Cell Disease in Newborns

Release Date: September 2007

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This topic page summarizes the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations on screening for sickle cell disease in newborns.

Summary of Recommendation / Supporting Documents

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Summary of Recommendation

• The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for sickle cell disease in newborns.
  Grade: A Recommendation.

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Supporting Documents

Screening for Sickle Cell Disease in Newborns, September 2007
Recommendation Statement (PDF File, 75 KB; PDF Help)
Evidence Synthesis (PDF File, 120 KB; PDF Help)
Clinical Summary (PDF File, 60 KB; PDF Help)

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Current as of September 2007

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Internet Citation:

Screening for Sickle Cell Disease in Newborns, Topic Page. September 2007. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/uspshemo.htm

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