Baby’s First Test - New Born Screening Clearinghouse

Newborn screening checks for serious but rare conditions that a baby could have at birth. It includes blood, hearing, and heart screening. Screening tests give only preliminary information that tells doctors whether to do more precise diagnostic testing needed to determine whether there is an actual problem.

Learn more about the process of newborn screening and stay up-to-date on current newborn screening information by visiting the website. 

New to newborn screening? This is a great place to start answering some of the common questions that come up about newborn screening.

Newborn Screening Facts - A brief introduction to the most important information on newborn screening

Genetics and Family History - Information on why it is important for all babies to have newborn screening, even if there isn’t a family history of a condition, and how genetic conditions are inherited

Screening Resources - A brief description and links to several government and non-profit agencies working to improve health through newborn screening

Conditions Screened by State - Every state has slightly different requirements for newborn screening. This section reviews factors that influence how states choose their screening panels and how to find out more information

On BabysFirstTest.org you can find:

• Basic facts about newborn screening and what to expect from the newborn screening process;
• State-specific newborn screening program information for parents and health professionals, including conditions on state panels, state program contacts, and support resources;
• Condition-specific information, including causes, treatment, and family experiences;
• Social media features, such as micro-blogging through Twitter and videos; and
• An anonymous question form called Ask an Expert.

Localización

MC 1918, PO Box 149347
Austin, 78714, TX

Nombre del edificio o descripción: TX Dept. of State Health Services, Newborn Screening Unit

Ubicación accesible: Yes

Detalles

Tipo de organización	Sin fines de lucro (501c3)
Categorías	Medical, Other
¿Se ofrecen servicios en Español?	yes
¿Tienen boletín informativo?	yes
¿Cuidado de niños disponible?	No
Rango de edad	De recién nacido a 3 años
Categorías de discapacidad	Genetic or Congenital Disorder, Medical Condition
¿Esta organización incluye todas las discapacidades?	No
Esta organización incluye estos diagnósticos específicos	Pruebas de detección temprana a recién nacidos
¿Es este un servicio estatal?	yes
Sitio Web	http://www.babysfirsttest.org/newborn-screening/states/texas
Nombre de la persona de contacto
Correo electrónico
Número de teléfono	800-252-8023

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