💡 MS/MS has become a key tool in newborn screening (NBS) programs, helping detect a range of metabolic disorders from a single blood sample. Waters has contributed to this progress by developing solutions that support the laboratories in performing these tests efficiently and accurately. By working alongside researchers and public health programs, Waters has helped expand access to screening technologies and improve early detection capabilities. This ongoing collaboration continues to support l

The Newborn Metabolic Screening program was expanded this spring and now tests all babies born in Alberta for 21 treatable conditions shortly after birth — up from 17 conditions prior to the expansion. Alberta Public Laboratories representatives talk about what this means for families. | Alberta Health Services