Which of the following statements is NOT true concerning newborn screening?
A) It is normally done soon after the birth of a child.
B) It is particularly important to test for serious conditions where there is no treatment available.
C) Most newborn testing is done by collecting a small amount of an infant's blood and then using it for analysis to detect specific genetic disorders.
D) The genetic disorder phenylketonuria is one of the conditions usually tested for with newborn screening.
E) All of the statements are true.

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Newborn screening is particularly important for conditions where early detection and treatment can prevent serious health problems, not for conditions where there is no treatment available.

Which of the Following Statements Is NOT True Concerning Newborn