RUSP
Pronunciation: R-U-S-P
Also written as: RUSP — Recommended Uniform Screening Panel
Recommended Uniform Screening Panel, the official list of conditions recommended for newborn screening in the United States.
Full Definition
The Recommended Uniform Screening Panel is the authoritative list of conditions recommended by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for inclusion in state newborn screening programs. The RUSP is developed through evidence-based review by the Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children and includes core conditions that meet specific criteria for screening effectiveness, treatment availability, and public health benefit. As of recent updates, the RUSP includes over 30 core conditions plus secondary conditions that may be detected during screening for core conditions. States use the RUSP as guidance for their screening programs, though they maintain autonomy in implementation decisions.
Usage
Usage note: Always capitalize all letters. Specific to U.S. newborn screening programs.
In Context
- "The addition of Pompe disease to the RUSP required states to modify their newborn screening programs within two years." — Public health policy document
- "Laboratory directors must ensure their testing panels align with the current RUSP recommendations for federal compliance." — Laboratory accreditation guideline