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Newborn Screening (NBS)
Newborn screening (NBS) identifies potentially serious and life-threatening conditions within the first days of a newborn’s life. Most babies appear healthy and show no signs of illness right after birth. However, some infants may be born with certain disorders or inherited genetic conditions that can lead to disability or death. When detected early, many of these disorders can be managed and can prevent the occurrence of adverse health outcomes.
The Georgia Newborn Screening Program ensures that every newborn in Georgia has a blood screening, hearing screening, and critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) screening at birth to identify certain
conditions
which pose a threat of severe illness, physical or developmental disability, or death.
Blood Screening
Hearing Screening
Cardiac Screening
The Georgia Newborn Screening Program contracts with a network of medical systems and organizations to follow up with abnormal screening results.
- Emory University Newborn Screening Program
(Organic Acid Disorders, Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorders, Amino Acid Disorders, Lysosomal Storage Disorders, Endocrine Disorders, and Other Disorders) - Augusta University Sickle Cell Program
- Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Sickle Cell Program
- Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia
Newborn Screening Resources for Specific Audiences:
Click + to Expand Resources for Each Audience
Newborn Screening Resources for:
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Parents and Caregivers
Newborn Screening Resources for Parents and Caregivers
- DPH Newborn Screening Parents / Caregivers webpage
DPH's webpage provides newborn screening information and resources for parents and caregivers
- DPH Newborn Resources webpage
DPH's webpage provides educational materials, condition-specific resources, and organization webpages.
How to Request Newborn Screening ResultsIndividuals seeking newborn results for themselves, their children, or need sickle cell test results for NCAA requirements, please email a completed
Authorization for
Release of Newborn Screening Report form
along with proof of identity to [email protected].
Proof of identity: All newborn screening record requests must be accompanied by document(s) that identify the person requesting the newborn screening record. Examples of acceptable forms of identification include: a state-issued photo driver’s license with address, a state-issued photo identification card with address, a U.S./Foreign passport or passport card with a photo, a school ID, or a Green Card, etc. Please ensure the copy of identification submitted is unexpired and legible. If the record requested is for a minor under 18 years of age, please state your relationship to the minor in the "Requestor’s Relationship" field.*Please note that newborn screening records collected prior to 2006 may not be available through DPH.
- The child's delivery hospital or pediatric provider may be contacted to request a copy.
- If the sickle cell test result is unavailable, testing can be coordinated through a private medical provider.
- DPH Newborn Screening Parents / Caregivers webpage
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Hospitals and Delivery Facilities
Newborn Screening Provider Resources
- DPH Newborn Screening Provider webpage
DPH's NBS Provider webpage provides forms, training, and other commonly used resources in one location for providers.
- DPH Newborn Screening Provider webpage
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Medical Providers
Newborn Screening Provider Resources
- DPH Newborn Screening Provider webpage
DPH's NBS Provider webpage provides forms, training, and other commonly used resources in one location for providers.
- DPH Newborn Screening Provider webpage
How to Request Newborn Screening Records:
Request Newborn Screening Results
Georgia Newborn Screening Policy and Procedure Manual
Georgia Newborn Screening Annual Report
Newborn Screening Program
Page last updated 7/29/2024