Massachusetts
Disorders Screened in Massachusetts
Massachusetts does NOT provide the
full panel of screenings
recommended by Save Babies Through Screening Foundation. Parents should seek
supplemental
screening for the disorders and conditions not included in the state's panel.
The disorders that are screened, or likely to be detected, by your state's
program are identified by the
National Newborn Screening and Genetics Resource Center in simplified
format or in
PDF format.
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General Information
Laboratory testing for Massachusetts is performed by the New England Newborn
Screening Program, operated through the University of Massachusetts Medical School. All newborn specimens drawn at birth
hospitals in Massachusetts are sent by next day courier directly from the nurseries to the New England Newborn Screening Program.
A newborn screening booklet is given to parents in the birth hospital providing complete screening information and answers to
frequently asked questions. Information on newborn screening is reviewed with parents prior to consent for screening. A verbal
consent is given prior to testing. The filter paper form provides parent documentation of the decline to CF and/or Metabolic
screening and signature. There are pilot studies for additional optional screening.
Newborn Screening Advisory Committee
Massachusetts has a Newborn Screening Advisory Committee (NBSAC).
Massachusetts NBSAC ChairpersonMore Information and Support Resources
Newborn Screening Advisory Committee
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
250 Washington St.
Boston, MA 02108-4619
NBSAC Meeting Dates
Unknown at this time
Location of Meetings
250 Washington St.
Boston, MA 02108-4619
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Family Ties of Massachusetts
- Massachusetts Family Village Community Center
- New England Newborn Screening Program Website
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Parents Helping Parents
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