For a complete list of all Newborn Screening recognition awards, please visit this page. These awards are based on the following criteria: Best Overall is recognition for both a high volume* and a medium to low volume* facility
with the best performance for ALL of the following measures:
- Percentage
of specimens received within 24 hours of collection*
- Percentage
of 1st screen specimens collected 24-48 hours after birth
- Percentage
of satisfactory specimens
*High Volume – More than 75 first screen newborn
screening specimens submitted to DSHS per month
*Medium to Low Volume – 75 or less first
screen newborn screening specimens submitted to DSHS per month
*New
national recommendations established in February 2015
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