Storytelling: Deadly Delays

For the past 50 years, a simple blood test taken in a baby's first few days of life has revealed if a child has a hidden genetic flaw, allowing infants to get the lifesaving treatment they need before damage can occur.  

The success of the newborn screening program relies on how quickly the tests are processed. This story shows two families impacted by processing delays, and one family whose child was saved after new procedures were put into place.