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Newborn Screening

Cystic Fibrosis Screening Information

The Connecticut Department of Public Health Laboratory does not screen for Cystic Fibrosis. 

Cystic Fibrosis screening is performed separately through the laboratories at UCONN Health and Yale, depending on the baby's place of birth. To obtain Cystic Fibrosis results, contact the UCONN lab at 860-679-4439 or the Yale Clinical Chemistry Lab at 203-688-2444.

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