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Newborn screening checks for conditions that can cause problems with the way the body gets energy, how the body makes hormones, or how the body makes blood cells. Florida screens for 36 core conditions and may detect an additional 23 secondary conditions (a total of 59 conditions). Click here for a complete list of conditions.
The Florida Department of Health, Newborn Screening (NBS) Program, is pleased to announce that beginning July 1, 2024, all newborns screened will be tested for Mucopolysaccharidosis Type II (MPS II). If you have any questions, please contact the Florida NBS …
The Florida Newborn Hearing Screening/Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program is pleased to announce that beginning December 9, 2021, the Florida Guidelines for Newborn Hearing Screening have been revised. For more information or questions about hearing screenings or the revised …
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 …