Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10091526 | The Journal of Pediatrics | 2005 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Male and female infants have significantly different mean 17-OHP levels on newborn screening, and female infants comprise most of the infants with false-negative results. Although health professionals should not assume that newborn screening for 21-OH-D-CAH is a means of identifying all affected infants, the primary goals of newborn screening for CAH (prevention of salt-wasting crises and sex misassignment) are fulfilled.
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Authors
Todd S. MD, MPH, David B. MD, Gary L. BS,