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One Simple Test Can Make a Difference for your Child
The first few hours and days with your baby can be very exciting and full of activity. You are getting to know your new child. Family members may come to see your new little one and your health care providers are busy making sure your baby gets a healthy start. Hospital staff weigh, measure, and examine the baby to make sure he or she grew well and is healthy. Along with these routine checks, your baby will have a special test to look for hidden, rare disorders. This special test is called newborn screening, and it could save your baby’s life.
This Web site will give you more information on newborn screening, and what your baby’s results mean. We want to congratulate you on your new little arrival and are happy to be a part of caring for your baby!
Learn more about newborn screening, what your options are, and what MDH and others are doing to make a difference for your child.
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Answers to questions about newborn screening and parental options - Information for Parents - Parent Brochures
Take a look at the parent brochures with information about newborn screening - Understanding My Baby’s Results
Information on normal, borderline, and positive newborn screening results - Disorder Information
Disorder descriptions and fact sheets on disorders screened for in Minnesota. - Parental Opt-Out Options & Forms
Your choices in newborn screening, including having your baby's specimen destroyed or refusing screening. - Resources
Other Web sites with information on newborn screening
Quick Links
Fact Sheets
Disorders screened in MN
Parental Opt-Out Options & Forms
2006 Provider Manual
(PDF: 685KB/102 pages)
Specimen Collection Information
Fee Increase /
Expiration Date Information
If you have questions or comments about this page, please contact Newborn Screening at: health.newbornscreening
@state.mn.us