Most babies with a screen positive result will be referred by physicians at Newborn Screening Ontario to one of the following follow-up clinics for further testing. These clinics are referred to by Newborn Screening Ontario as Regional Treatment Centres.
Hearing Loss Risk Factor Screening ResultsA "positive" newborn screening result means that a baby has a higher chance to have the disease and more testing is needed to find out for sure.
Babies who screen positive for a disease on the blood spot portion of the newborn screen are referred to specialists in their region for follow-up testing, evaluation and care.
Results from the newborn screening blood test are routinely sent to the hospital or midwifery practice who ordered the test but can also be ordered here.
Babies who screen positive for one or more of the diseases tested are referred by Newborn Screening Ontario (NSO) to specialized follow-up centres called Regional Treatment Centres. Here you will find helpful information and resources for your practice.