Newborn Screenings: What to expect - 04/2018

This handout explains the screening tests that are required for all babies born in Washington state. These tests check for congenital disorders, which are medical conditions that are present at birth. The tests include metabolic, hearing, pulse oximetry, and jaundice screening. This document is a chapter in the workbook "Baby Care," authored by the Mother Baby Unit at University of Washington Medical Center.