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Are the hearing screen and the cCMV screen state-mandated just like the newborn screen?

Hearing and cCMV screening are required by law per section 383.145, Florida Statutes.

Testing for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

The Florida Department of Health, Newborn Screening (NBS) Program, is pleased to announce that beginning April 27, 2020, all newborns screened will be tested for a new condition, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). If you have any questions, please contact the