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Parents of newborns will be invited to test if their newborns are affected with Aromatic L-amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency.
Parents of newborns will be invited to test if their newborns are affected with Aromatic L-amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency. The routine newborn screening dried blood spots sample will be used to test if 3-O-methyldopa (3-OMD) concentration elevates. If positive of screening test, further confirmation tests including physical examination and for mutation. Genetic counseling and treatment option will be provided, too.
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Number of newborns with AADC deficiency | 3 years |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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newborns whose parents agree to be tested
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| National Taiwan University Hospital | Taipei | 100 | Taiwan |
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| ID | Term |
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| C537437 | Aromatic amino acid decarboxylase deficiency |
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