Newborn Screening
Ohio Newborn Bloodspot Screening Program
The Ohio Newborn Bloodspot Screening Program helps protect infants by screening for more than 35 rare but serious medical conditions shortly after birth. These include metabolic, endocrine, hematologic, and other inherited disorders that may not be immediately visible but can cause long-term health problems if untreated. A few drops of blood are taken from your baby’s heel (a heel prick) within the first 24–48 hours of life and sent to the Ohio Department of Health’s public health lab for analysis. Early detection allows for timely treatment and intervention, helping babies grow and develop in the healthiest way possible.
For more information about the Ohio Newborn Bloodspot Screening Program, please contact
Newborn Screening Program
Ohio Department of Health,
246 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-644-4666
Email: newborn.screening@odh.ohio.gov
Ohio Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Program
The Universal Newborn Hearing Screening (UNHS) Program in Ohio ensures that all babies are screened for hearing loss before leaving the hospital or birthing facility. The screening is quick, painless, and highly accurate, often completed while the baby is sleeping. Early detection of hearing loss is critical for language, learning, and social development. Babies who do not pass the initial screening are referred for further testing and support through the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Program.
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