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Babies' heel prick test expanded to critical disorder

Newborn babies in Victoria will be tested for the rare disorder galactosaemia. (Scott Barbour/AAP PHOTOS)

Newborn babies in Victoria will be offered an expanded heel prick test to include screening for another rare genetic disorder.

Hours-old youngsters will be tested for galactosaemia from Wednesday, which can cause life-threatening liver disease and kidney failure if left untreated.

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