Screening for Phenylketonuria (PKU)

Release Date: March 2008

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

Summary of Recommendation / Supporting Documents

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Summary of Recommendation

• The USPSTF recommends screening for phenylketonuria (PKU) in newborns.
  Grade: A Recommendation

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Supporting Documents

Screening for Phenylketonuria (PKU), March 2008
Recommendation Statement (PDF File, 85 KB; PDF Help)
Supporting Article (PDF File, 600 KB; PDF Help)
Clinical Summary (PDF File, 50 KB; PDF Help)

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Current as of March 2008

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Internet Citation:

Screening for Phenylketonuria (PKU), Topic Page. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. March 2008. http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/uspsspku.htm

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