What are these links & publications?
These links and publications are provided as supplemental material and resources to help clientele gain a better understanding of the disorders screened for in Washington State.
Please note that the Newborn Screening Program (NBS) encourages all patients to discuss any concerns they have regarding newborn screening results with their health care provider or with follow-up staff at the Newborn Screening Program.
Sickle Cell Results Authorization
Authorization to Disclose Newborn Sickle Cell Screening Results Form (PDF)
Live Birth Reporting
Live Birth Roster for Hospitals and Birth Centers (PDF)
Submitter and Provider Directories
Directory of Hospital ID Numbers (PDF)
Directory of Clinic and Laboratory ID Numbers (PDF)
List of Pediatric Endocrinologists (PDF)
Other Language Publications
Newborn Screening Parent Postcard - Spanish (PDF)
Disorders Detected by Newborn Bloodspot Screening - Spanish (PDF)
Please read our booklet about newborn screening in Washington State. It is included with every newborn screening card kit.
Newborn Screening: Important Newborn Screening Information for Parents in Washington State (English) (PDF).
This booklet is also available in Amharic, Arabic, Chinese (simplified), Japanese, Cambodian (Khmer), Korean, Punjabi, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese
NBS Supplies Order Form
Online Newborn Screening Supplies - Order Form
NBS Statistics
Visit our Newborn Screening statistics page for current quarterly and annual statistics.
Special Considerations
Special Considerations for Low Birthweight and Sick Babies (PDF)
Specimen Collection
Specimen Collection Card Example (PDF)
Specimen Collection Instructions for Health Providers (webpage)
Specimen Quality Examples for Health Providers (webpage)
Links to external resources are provided as a public service and do not imply endorsement by the Washington State Department of Health.