Newborn Screening
All states have newborn screening tests that test for serious congenital diseases in which early intervention can lessen the complications. The newborn screening is done by a blood test shortly after your baby is born in the hospital and the results are sent to your pediatrician. A hearing screen is also done prior to discharge of your baby to identify hearing loss and direct families to appropriate services available. To see what diseases are included in the California Newborn screening go to: http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/nbs/Pages/NBSDisordersForParents.aspx