The Northwest Regional Newborn Bloodspot Screening
(NWRNBS) Program is designed to identify infants affected by specific
medical conditions in time to prevent impairment. Infants with these
conditions often appear normal at birth. Only with time does the medical
condition affect the infant’s health and development. Although each
screening condition is rare, when combined, approximately one in 250
infants is affected. If a baby tests positive for one of these
conditions, staff will follow
up to help them receive appropriate medical care to prevent impairment
or death.