Further Forms and Information for Health Care Professionals

Maritime Newborn Screening Manual

Biochemical Genetics Testing Requisition

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Collecting a Blood Spot for Newborn Screening

Click here to review the current IWK recommendations for Timing and Frequency of newborn screening sample collection.

Click here to review important information on collecting satisfactory newborn screening samples, including sample rejection policy, tips, and further training info.

Things that can affect Newborn Screening results

There are several conditions and/or situations that may create false positive or negative results.

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Disorder Fact Sheets for Health Providers

Newborn Screening Decline or Defer Form

Should parents wish to decline or defer newborn screening for their child, the decline/defer form must be filled out and returned to the Maritime Newborn Screening Program. Click here for a copy of the form.