Newborn Screening Program

The CT NBS program is responsible for screening babies born in the state for treatable metabolic and genetic disorders. The three tests done on babies in the hospital are:

• The bloodspot screen detects medical conditions that can cause problems with a baby's growth and development
• The hearing screening
• The pulse oximetry screen checks for serious heart problems

NBS can detect more than 60 different disorders and conditions. Read more about the program here.