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Newborn Screening?

Learn about Utah’s Newborn Screening Program and how we are improving the lives of nearly one out of every 300 infants born in Utah.

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Families

Newborn Screening is the first step towards a healthy start for your baby. Read more about the disorders identified, the clinics treating these disorders, and where to find support.

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Health Care Professionals

Get instructions for collecting samples and handling results, as well as resources to share with your patients.

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Purchase Newborn Screening materials directly through our website.

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Latest News

Get the latest news on Newborn Screening advancements, as well as first-hand accounts from families helped by this program.

Utah newborns now screened for MPS I and Pompe

https://dhhs.utah.gov/featured-news/more-protection-for-utah-newborns/ The Utah Newborn Screening Pr …

Kit fee increase effective July 1, 2023

Starting July 1, 2023 the kit fee for newborn screening will increase to $140 per kit. The Utah Stat …

2021 MSRGN Genetics Summit

Mountain States Regional Genetics Network (MSRGN) Genetics Summit 2021: Connecting the Dots November …

FAQs

Why does my baby need newborn screening?

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Why shouldn’t we call it the ‘PKU’?

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Is there a charge for repeat screening?

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Stats

Stats & Data

Quick diagnosis and immediate treatment are critical. See how Utah hospitals rank at collecting samples correctly and on time, and transporting them to our lab in a timely manner.

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