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  • Mailing Address:
    Newborn Screening Program
    NYS Department of Health
    Wadsworth Center
    Empire State Plaza
    P.O. Box 509
    Albany, NY 12201-0509
  • Phone: (518) 473-7552
  • Email: nbsinfo@health.state.ny.us

Brochures and Educational Materials Available

Newborn Screening and Genetic Services The Newborn Screening Program in the Division of Genetic Disorders performs more than 11 million tests annually for more than 40 congenital diseases and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) more info...

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START HEALTHY - STAY HEALTHY
Proper collection of the bloodspot specimen is the critical first step in ensuring that every infant is screened quickly and accurately. This brief video details the step-by-step process that hospital staff should follow. The Newborn Screening Program appreciates your attention.

Specimen Collection Video

Newborn with Nurse

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Transcript (PDF file size: 30k)