What is the Connecticut Newborn Screening Program?
The Connecticut Newborn Screening Program includes: laboratory screening, hearing screening, and birth defects screening. CT State Law mandates that each institution that provides childbirth services, shall implement a universal newborn laboratory, hearing and birth defects screening program as part of its standard of care. The screening program assures identification of newborns at risk and prompt referrals to specialty centers for confirmation testing, treatment/intervention and follow up services to promote optimal health and development. Click the following link for more information about newborn screening.
