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NxGen MDx Announces New Early Advantage Carrier Screening Panel

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NxGen MDx is taking an innovative approach to genetic carrier screening panel design by creating the Early Advantage Panel.

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  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NxGen MDx is taking an innovative approach to genetic carrier screening panel design by creating the Early Advantage Panel.
  • This panel is the first of its size to fully incorporate screening recommendations from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
  • September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month; each year, an estimated 4 million babies are reached by Newborn Screening (NBS) programs.
  • In contrast, NxGen's carrier screening is not dependent on geographical location, timing, or any characteristics of the infant, which allows for more equitable care.