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FEATURE Heartbreaking stories like Stella’s epitomize the strongest case for newborn screening (NBS): to detect congenital disorders at birth, so effective treatments can be implemented before dire health consequences set in. Stella Turnbull with mom Sarah. Photo: Sarah Turnbull PublicHealthLabs @APHL APHL.org Spring 2019 LAB MATTERS 5