Newborn Bloodspot Screening Program
Screens all Alaskan infants for inherited and congenital conditions
Overview
Who qualifies?
This screening is a standard procedure for all newborns, regardless of birth setting. More screening information can be found on the Baby’s First Test website.
Baby's First Test
How to sign up
Medical Providers will collect the screening on all newborns at hospitals, birth centers, or after home births. The screening will be processed, and results will be available after a few days.
How to use
Parents are encouraged to ask their healthcare provider about the results of the screening at the 2-week well-child visit. Results are available to Alaska Healthcare Providers via a secure online reports system.
Parents or legal guardians may request newborn screening results for their minor children by contacting the Newborn Bloodspot Screening Program. Individuals age18 years and older must request their own records.
Newborn screening records are not retained after age 21.
Please note – records requests for birthdates prior to July 1, 2018 will take additional processing time.