Quick Answer New born screening in India checks a newborn’s blood sample for a limited list of treatable, high-impact conditions — mainly hormonal and metabolic disorders like congenital hypothyroidism, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and a small set of metabolic diseases. It does not test a baby’s DNA, and it does not screen for most genetic conditions, … Continue reading Newborn Screening in India: What Gets Tested and What Doesn’t