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What
is MCADD?
Medium
Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency
(MCADD)
A
Fatty-acid Oxidation Disorder
A
hereditary disease that is caused by the lack of an enzyme required
to convert fat into energy like it should. If detected early,
it can be managed with diet.
People
with MCAD deficiency cannot fast for very long.
Early
detection of this disorder is critical. Once detected,
people with treated MCADD will lead normal, healthy lives.
Please
visit the sites below to learn more about MCADD
Save
Babies Through Screening Foundation...
SBTS works to improve the lives of babies by preventing disabilities
and
death resulting from disorders detectable through newborn screening.
savebabies.org
The
FOD Communication Network...
A support group for families touched by genetic metabolism disorders
and an online newsletter with stories, memories, and research
updates. fodsupport.org
National
Newborn Screening and Genetics Resource Center...
Provides information and resources in the area of newborn screening
and genetics to benefit health professionals, the public health
community, consumers and government officials. genes-r-us.uthscsa.edu
NEWBORN
SCREENING LABORATORIES
PerkinElmer
Genetics, Inc.
Mayo
Medical Laboratories
Baylor
Medical Center
MCADD
REFERENCE SITE
NORD
- Medium Chain Acyl CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency
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