Parents' Guide to Newborn Screening
Learn about the process of newborn screening.
How will my baby be tested?
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See why sometimes a baby's screening result will be out-of-range, requiring a confirmatory test. It is very important to get this test promptly.
Find a Condition
We have detailed information about the 56 conditions for which newborns are screened.
Family Experience Videos
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Get firsthand stories from families who have been through the newborn screening process and learn from their experience.
In the News
Parents of Babies With Sickle Cell Trait Receive Less Genetic Counseling
Parents of newborns who are sickle cell trait carriers are less likely to receive genetic counseling than parents of newborns who are CF carriers.
On the Blog
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Sep 13, 2012Baby's First Test celebrates its first birthday during newborn screening awareness month.