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What should I know about the information provided on this page? This information is intended to explain the necessary collaboration between the Washington State Newborn Screening Program, health care facilities and providers to help make newborn screening successful. Included is information about the disorders detected by the program and answers to frequently asked questions about newborn screening, such as the availability of expanded screening, the effects of transfusions, and the storage of newborn screening cards. This information is intended to answer many of the questions health care providers generally have about the screening system. We hope that you will find this information helpful. A pdf version of this information in a manual format can be accessed by clicking the link below. If you have any questions about information contained below or within the manual, please contact us at (206) 418-5410 or NBS.Prog@doh.wa.gov. The Newborn Screening program encourages all patients to discuss any concerns they have regarding newborn screening results with their health care provider or with follow-up staff at the Newborn Screening program. (click here for a pdf version) Please see the viewer page for free software to enable viewing of pdf files. | |
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