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Overview (PDF 405KB)
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NBS Collection Form (PPT 412KB)
Confidential Laboratory Report (Mailer) Normal (PDF 35KB) and Abnormal (PDF 41KB)
Materials you received from DSHS in September and November indicated that the expansion of the Newborn Screening program would be implemented in early 2007. (PDF 43KB) Due to a faster implementation than originally estimated, DSHS was able to report abnormal results in December 2006. PLEASE NOTE: This letter was issued with the date of January 24, 2006. The letter should have reflected January 24, 2007.
Notification of Fee Increase

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Quick Reference To Newborn Screening Disorders

Material de consulta rápida sobre las condiciones médicas detectadas con los exámenes colectivos a recién nacidos (PDF 73KB)

The Texas Newborn Screening Panel

Abbreviations and Alternate Names for The Additional NBS Disorders (PDF 10KB)

DSHS FACT Sheets (PDF 165KB) new

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AAP Fact Sheets Introduction (PDF 279KB) AAP Fact Sheets (PDF 410KB)

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Texas Health Steps (THSteps) Online Provider Education - THSteps Online Provider Education consists of a number of self-paced, web-based training modules. Each module is divided into sections, with an evaluation component following each section. These evaluations enable trainees to assess their knowledge as they complete each module. An online certificate of completion will be issued after a trainee successfully completes an entire module. Continuing education (CE) credits can be awarded to eligible participants after the successful completion of each module.

Major Insurers to Cover Higher Newborn Screening Fee
Genetics Home Reference - Your Guide to Understanding Genetic Conditions

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Last Updated September 10, 2007