Connecticut Newborn Screening Program Education and Fact Sheets

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🍼 Newborn Screening Info Center

Welcome! This page has easy-to-read fact sheets and educational resources about newborn screening. These are made for parents, doctors, nurses, and hospitals. They explain what newborn screening is, why it’s important, and what to expect.

 

Check out our educational resources and fact sheets to learn how newborn screening helps protect babies and supports families.

 

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Parent Flyer

Abnormal or Out-of-Range Result Fact Sheet

Congenital Cytomegalovirus Fact Sheet

Sickle Cell Trait Fact Sheet 

🏥 For Hospitals and Birthing Centers

Shipment Guidelines

Collection Guidelines

Special Circumstances in Newborn Screening

🩺 For Healthcare Practitioners

Disorder analytes and cut offs 

Congenital Cytomegalovirus Provider Workflow

Sickle Cell Trait Provider Fact Sheet

Hemoglobin C Trait Provider Fact Sheet 

Knowledge Nuggets

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