Newborn Screening Clinical Care Coordination- Specimen Collection
Specimen Collection Information
Specimen Collection Video - demonstrates when to collect the blood specimen as well as handling and submission procedures.
Resource Documents
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Weight Conversion Chart (PDF) - provides conversion of pounds and ounces to grams
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Simple Spot Check (PDF) - shows examples of valid and invalid specimens
Other Resources
- Specimen collection requirements
- More information on specimen collection
- Order specimen collection supplies
Newborn Screening Report Card
Each month your facility will be provided a report card that includes the number of specimens submitted and specific information on specimen quality and demographic issues. View an example of the report card.
You must be a registered user of the Texas Newborn Screening Web Application (Neometrics) to access your facility’s report card. Forms to become a registered user.