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Newborn Screening Ontario
About Screening

About Screening

Newborn screening is a test done shortly after birth to look for treatable diseases that usually show no symptoms in the newborn period. Early detection of these diseases through newborn screening prevents serious health problems and can save lives.

If you are looking to learn about newborn screening, you have come to the right place. In this section of our website you will learn about the basics of newborn screening and the process of screening in Ontario, Canada.

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What to Expect

Newborn screening is a test done for babies shortly after birth. Learn about the newborn screening process, step-by-step.

What is Screening?

Newborn screening is a test done shortly after birth to test for treatable diseases that usually show no symptoms in the newborn period.

Screening Resources

Access our video and print resources to help parents learn about the importance of newborn screening.

Diseases Screened

In Ontario, babies are tested for 6 groups of serious diseases, including Metabolic Diseases, Endocrine Diseases, Cystic Fibrosis, Sickle Cell Disease and Severe Combined Immune Deficiency.Throughout 2017, bedside screening will begin for Critical Congenital Heart disease.