Connecticut State Department of Public Health

The Federal Government has reopened COVIDtests.gov. Every household can order four over-the-counter COVID-19 tests for free. These tests are intended for use throughout the 2024 holiday season to detect currently circulating COVID-19 variants. Please visit COVIDtests.gov for your free test.

Newborn Screening Program

Blood-spot Collection and Transport Information

 

Proper heel-stick blood-spot collection and transport are both essential elements of a successful newborn screening process.  Please click on the links below to access documents that provide detailed information about how hospitals and primary care providers can help ensure the most accurate and timely screening for each baby. 

 Information for Primary Care Physicians / Pediatricians ~ Updated  Blood-spot Collection Guidelines

 

Letter to Birthing Centers and Midwives ~ Updated  Blood-spot Collection Guidelines

 

Connecticut Newborn Screening Blood-spot Specimen Collection ~ Guidelines

 

Connecticut Newborn Screening Timing of Blood-spot Collection ~ Guidelines

 

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