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Should a baby remain inpatient until the results of the cCMV testing are confirmed?

Delaying discharge solely to wait for the receipt of cCMV screening results is not recommended.

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