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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

About Newborn Screening
A very informative site about the latest issues surrounding newborn screening. A simple drop of blood could save your baby's life. AboutNewbornScreening.com

NEWBORN SCREENING LABORATORIES

PerkinElmer Genetics, Inc.

Mayo Medical Laboratories

Baylor Medical Center

University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Biochemical Genetics Laboratory

MCADD REFERENCE SITES

NORD - Medium Chain Acyl CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency

SBTS - Medium Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency (MCADD)

GeneReviews - Medium-Chain Acyl-Coenzyme A Dehydrogenase Deficiency