Amino Acid Disorders

Amino Acid Disorders

Homocysteinuria (HCU)

Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD)

Phenylketonuria and Hyperphenyalanemia (PKU)

Tyrosinemia (TYR)

Given that these conditions require life-long treatment from infancy through adulthood, we hope to work with you locally to support awareness, research and promote collaboration with national affiliate organizations when feasible. Please use the following links to receive more information about the Illinois Newborn Screening Program and Affiliate Metabolic Organizations.

Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Website

The following link you to the IDPH Newborn Screening Fact Sheets for Each Disorder

Homocysteinuria (HCU)

MapleSyrup Urine Disease(MSUD)

Phenylketonuria and Hyperphenyalanemia (PKU)

Tyrosinemia

Support Groups:

MSUD Family Support Group
Powell, Ohio
Phone: 614-389-2739
Email: director@msud-support.org
Web-site: http://www.msud-support.org/