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

Order Supplies

Birthing Centers, Midwives, and Primary Care Physicians can order Newborn Screening bloodspot specimen cards by contacting the Outfitting Room at the Department of Public Health Laboratory via phone, fax, or email.  Each card will come with an envelope as well as instructions for collection and an informational hand out for parents.  Please be sure to let our Outfitting staff know how many cards you require. 

Click here to see an image of our newest NBS specimen card.

Newborn Screening Collection Supplies

(P) 860-920-6674 or 860-920-6675

(F) 860-920-6516

dph.outfitroom@ct.gov

 

 

 

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