About Newborn Screening Laboratories

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ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø's Newborn Screening Laboratories help assure the early and accurate detection of treatable newborn diseases.

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Newborn Screening Quality Assurance Program

The Newborn Screening Quality Assurance Program (NSQAP) develops analytical methods to measure substances in dried blood spots (DBSs) and produces certified DBS quality-control and reference materials for newborn screening tests. Because of NSQAP, parents and doctors in the United States and worldwide can trust the results of newborn screening tests.

Newborn Screening Quality Assurance Program | Laboratory Quality Assurance Programs | ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø

To access previous newborn quality assurance reports: Program Reports | Newborn Screening | ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø

Access the NSQAP Participant Portal

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A2LA Accredited Proficiency Testing Provider‎

ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø's Newborn Screening and Molecular Biology Branch (NSMBB) has been granted ISO/IEC 17043 accreditation by the . Accreditation was achieved after a thorough review of its quality management system and competence to develop and administer specific proficiency testing protocols. NSMBB's Newborn Screening Quality Assurance Program (NSQAP) web-based proficiency testing programs are included in the A2LA Scope of Accreditation. Testing for Glucose-6-phosphate Dehydrogenase and NSMBB non-web-based proficiency testing programs are not included in the scope of accreditation. Please consult for a list of accredited NSMBB proficiency testing programs.

Supporting state newborn screening laboratories

ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø enhances nation-wide capacity and capability to conduct newborn screening by providing resources and technical assistance to state public health laboratories.

Supporting State Newborn Screening Laboratories | Newborn Screening | ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø

Emergency preparedness for newborn screening programs

ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø helps state newborn screening programs be prepared for emergencies that could disrupt normal operations.

Emergency Preparedness for Newborn Screening Programs | Newborn Screening | ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø

Enhancing data-driven disease detection in Newborns

The Enhancing Data-driven Disease Detection in Newborns (ED3N) pilot program aims to provide a national data platform that will improve the quality and interpretation of newborn screening results.

Enhancing Data-Driven Disease Detection in Newborns | Newborn Screening | ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø

Contacts

Please note that ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø cannot respond to questions about individual medical cases, provide second opinions, or make specific recommendations regarding therapy. Those issues should be addressed directly with your health care provider.

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Phone: ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Health Line 1-800-ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø-INFO (1-800-232-4636)

Address:
Division of Laboratory Sciences
Mail Stop F-204770 Buford Highway
NE Atlanta, GA 30341-3724