Some of the recommended follow-up protocols are being modified to reduce the risk of COVID-19 exposure to infants and families from hospital visits for repeat and confirmatory testing. In many cases it will be more important than ever to consult with the appropriate pediatric subspecialist to discuss individual cases and determine the best path forward, considering the patient's and community's circumstances, and the relative risk of serious disease based on the newborn screening result.
During the current COVID-19 Pandemic, the Nebraska Newborn Screening Program will continue to follow our current follow-up process of contacting medical professionals via phone, fax, secure e-fax, and as needed secure e-mails with recommendations for follow-up on abnormal screen results, and other situations requiring repeat screening (such as specimens drawn too early or that are unsatisfactory).
Please scroll to the bottom of this page to reach out to the newborn screening program contacts with any questions.