Mandatory newborn screening tests can identify children with which of the following endocrine disorders?
1. Congenital hypothyroidism
2. Hypopituitarism
3. SIADH
4. Congenital Hyperthyroidism
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1. Although the newborn screening tests for many conditions, the primary endocrine disorder tested for is Congenital Hypothyroidism. The other listed disorders are not part of the newborn screening test.
2. The primary endocrine disorder tested for is Congenital Hypothyroidism.
3. SIADH occurs after birth and usually occurs in older children.
4. The primary endocrine disorder tested for is Congenital Hypothyroidism.
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