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RUSP
Also written as: RUSP — Recommended Uniform Screening Panel
Recommended Uniform Screening Panel, the federal advisory panel's recommended conditions for newborn screening.
Full Definition
The Recommended Uniform Screening Panel is a list of conditions recommended by the federal Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children for inclusion in state newborn screening programs. The RUSP currently includes over 35 core conditions plus secondary targets. States use this panel as guidance when determining their screening policies, though individual states may screen for additional conditions beyond the RUSP recommendations.
Usage
Usage note: Always capitalize as RUSP.
In Context
- "The state adopted all RUSP conditions plus three additional disorders." — policy document
- "RUSP recommendations are updated periodically based on scientific evidence." — program review
Also known as
Recommended Uniform Screening Panel
Don't confuse with
state screening panel
expanded screening panel