Connecticut runs one of the broader programs in the Northeast through the Department of Public Health, screening for the full federal RUSP core and secondary conditions plus several state-mandated additions.
Connecticut newborn screening at a glance
- Conditions screened: over 60, plus newborn hearing and critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) screening
- Program: Connecticut Newborn Screening Program (CT DPH)
- Compared to the federal RUSP: exceeds the RUSP
- Official source: Connecticut newborn screening program
What the Connecticut panel covers
The panel includes PKU and other metabolic disorders, endocrine and hemoglobin conditions such as sickle cell disease, cystic fibrosis, SCID, and spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), plus MPS II and other additions beyond the core.
Connecticut added congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) screening effective July 1, 2025, pushing its panel past the federal RUSP. State mandates, not just federal recommendations, drive several of its additions.
Why the Connecticut panel stops where it does
The size of Connecticut’s panel is not a limit of technology. Every condition on a state panel has to clear evidence review, secure ongoing funding, and be formally adopted, which is why recent additions took years of work. Many treatable, childhood-onset conditions that today’s sequencing can already detect simply have not moved through that public-health pipeline yet.
How Fore extends newborn screening
Fore Genomics offers an at-home genetic screen that uses a simple cheek swab to look at the genes tied to more than 1,000 clinically actionable, childhood-onset conditions — well beyond any state panel. Samples are sequenced in CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited labs, and results are delivered with support from board-certified genetic counselors. It does not replace the Connecticut state screen; it extends it, using technology available today rather than waiting for the public program to expand. Compare all 50 states, read what newborn screening tests for, or start screening.
Frequently asked questions
How many conditions does Connecticut screen for?
Connecticut screens for over 60 through its bloodspot panel and point-of-care checks. Counts are approximate and change as the state updates its panel, so confirm current details with the Connecticut program.
Is newborn screening required in Connecticut?
Newborn screening is standard for every baby born in Connecticut. Rules on declining vary, so check current guidance from the Connecticut newborn screening program.
How do I get my baby’s Connecticut results?
Results are sent to your baby’s healthcare provider. Ask your pediatrician, or contact the Connecticut newborn screening program for a copy.
Medically reviewed by Fore’s Clinical Team. This article is for general educational purposes and is not medical advice. State screening panels change; confirm current details with the Connecticut Newborn Screening Program (CT DPH) (as of September 2025). Sources: Connecticut newborn screening program; HRSA Recommended Uniform Screening Panel.