Newborn Screening

Newborn screening is a state public health program that reaches nearly 4 million babies born in the United States each year. The Oklahoma Newborn Screening Program is a three-part system consisting of the blood spot screen, the hearing screen, and the pulse oximetry screen.

These screenings are completed prior to discharge from a hospital or birthing facility. It ensures that all babies are screened for certain rare, but serious health conditions at birth. For babies identified with a health condition, early detection allows providers to start treatment before the baby becomes symptomatic and harmful effects happen.

Please click on the different screening options below to find resources and learn more:

• Short-term follow-up case management services are provided through the Newborn Screening Program offering support and guidance to health care providers and families regarding follow-up recommendations for all children who have an out of range newborn screen result.
• Short-term follow-up case management continues until either the child is diagnosed with a condition or determined to not be affected by the condition.
• If a child is diagnosed they are transitioned to long-term follow-up services offering support and resources through the Newborn Screening Program.

• Every baby born in Oklahoma is required to have all 3 newborn screens (blood spot, hearing, and pulse oximetry or CCHD) performed shortly after birth. 

• Newborn Screening Provider List

Mailing Address:
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Newborn Screening Program
123 Robert S. Kerr Ave., Suite 1702
Oklahoma City, OK 73102-6406

Phone: (405) 426-8220 
Fax: (405) 900-7556
Toll free: (800) 766-2223 
Email: newbornscreen@health.ok.gov