Newborn Screening Information Center

The Newborn Screening Information Center (NBSIC) provides up-to-date information and resources about newborn screening. All newborn babies in the United States are screened for rare but serious health conditions. Screening helps identify babies with these conditions before they become sick.

This website can help parents and health care providers learn:

  • Why newborn screening is important 
  • When and where screening happens
  • What happens during the screening process
  • How to understand screening results

Explore Newborn Screening