Adenosine Deaminase

Tandem mass spectroscopy screenings for newborns can identify partial or delayed adenosine deaminase deficiencies, which can have potentially fatal complications, according to a review published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.

Including tandem mass spectroscopy in newborn screenings to identify adenosine deaminase deficiencies could save lives while adding negligible costs, according to a study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.