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What is Newborn Screening

Florida screens for more than 55 conditions including sickle cell anemia, cystic fibrosis, hypothyroidism, phenylketonuria, and others. For the full list of conditions screened in Florida, as well as detailed information about each, please visit the … See more

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Congenital Cytomegalovirus (cCMV)

WebFlorida began in January a targeted cCMV screening program for newborns who do not pass their hearing test. cCMV is the most common viral infection and the leading non-genetic cause of hearing loss in infants born in the United States. cCMV infection is harmless to most people. However, when contracted during pregnancy, cCMV can cause …

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Frequently Asked Questions

WebWhen should newborn screening be completed? The three components of newborn screening – blood spot collection, CCHD screening, and hearing screening – are part of the standard of care for all newborns.

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Educational Resources

WebFlorida Guidelines for Newborn Hearing Screening. Download the Newborn Hearing Screening Protocols for the Florida Department of Health. Download PDF.

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Performance Stats

WebAbout. See how Florida hospitals rank at collecting newborn screening samples correctly, on time, and transporting to the Bureau of Public Health Laboratory in Jacksonville. Grades are updated quarterly. View the NBS Grading Scale for more details. Monthly reports for Unsatisfactory Specimen Collection Rates and Transit Time are available here.

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Health Care Providers

WebHealth care providers can access newborn screening results for patients born as far back as November 2014 through the FNSR website. Registration is simple and may be completed via a link on the FNSR home page. For issues with accessing the FNSR website, please call 850-245-4201 and select Option #1. For other questions about screening results

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How to Collect & Mail

WebMark packages sent on Friday for Saturday delivery as the laboratory is open and testing. Contact information for Bureau of Public Health Laboratory in Jacksonville: Mail: Department of Health. Newborn Screening Laboratory. 1217 N. Pearl St. Jacksonville, FL. 32202. Telephone: (904) 791-1645.

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Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program

WebThe Florida EHDI Program is responsible for: Collecting hearing screening data from hospitals and birth centers; Following up with parents and health care providers of newborns who do not pass the initial hearing screening; Collecting and monitoring diagnostic hearing evaluations; Referring babies diagnosed with hearing loss to early

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Bureau of Public Health Laboratories

WebACCEPTABLE cards have an expiration date of OCTOBER 2026. If additional specimen cards are needed, fax an order form for newborn specimen collection cards (DH 677) to the BPHL-Jacksonville Newborn Screening Laboratory. Fax: 904-791-1637. Phone: 904-791-1572. Contact Information for Newborn Screening Laboratory: Telephone: (904) 791-1645.

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When should newborn screening be completed

WebThe three components of newborn screening – blood spot collection, CCHD screening, and hearing screening – are part of the standard of care for all newborns. For well-babies: Newborn screening should be completed as soon after 24 hours as possible to promote early identification. For Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) babies: The first

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eReports™ Registration

WebOnce the completed registration form is received, you will receive an email reply with your username, temporary password, any necessary training requirements, and everything you need to begin reporting screening or diagnostic results. Please email [email protected] if you have any questions or difficulties completing the eReports

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Florida Guidelines for Newborn Hearing Screening

Web2 Revised 12.2021 . o Education material regarding hearing loss and potential delays in speech and oral language milestones should be provided. o Documentation of the refusal must be signed by the parent and included in the

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Genetics and Newborn Screening Advisory Council (GNSAC)

WebUpcoming Genetics and Newborn Screening Advisory Council Meeting. When: Friday Feb. 16, 2024, starting at 9:30 am ( Add to Google Calendar) ( Add to Outlook 365) Where: Virtual – GoToMeeting. Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. You can also dial in using your phone. Access Code: 989-314-229.

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Core & Secondary Conditions

WebConditions. Florida Newborn Screening Program screens for 35 core conditions and 23 secondary conditions (a total of 58 conditions), 53 of which are included in the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel that is recommended by the US Department of Health and Human Services Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns …

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