[Organization and performance of a selective screening programm for organic acidurias (author's transl)].

After definition and a short description of organic acidurias, the benefits of a selective screening for this group of diseases are demonstrated. In all children, being suspected to suffer from an inborn error of metabolism and giving rise to investigate the serum amino acids, the urinary organic acids should be analyzed additionally. A more detailled list of indications is given. Some specialized laboratories performed the necessary investigations routinely are announced.