All U.S. states require that each newborn be given a blood test for
A) cystic fibrosis.
B) phenylketonuria (PKU).
C) sickle cell anemia.
D) Tay-Sachs disease.

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Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a genetic disorder that can cause brain damage if left untreated. All U.S. states require newborns to be tested for PKU shortly after birth. Testing for cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia, and Tay-Sachs disease varies by state, and not all states require newborns to be tested for these conditions.

All US States Require That Each Newborn Be Given a Blood