Kansas screens newborns through the Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), covering most of the federal RUSP core with a stated goal of reaching full alignment. Counting hearing and CCHD, the program reports more than 37 conditions.
Kansas newborn screening at a glance
- Conditions screened: about 35, plus newborn hearing and critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) screening
- Program: Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Newborn Screening
- Compared to the federal RUSP: screens most of the RUSP core, moving toward full alignment
- Official source: Kansas newborn screening program
What the Kansas panel covers
The panel includes PKU and other metabolic disorders, endocrine and hemoglobin conditions such as sickle cell disease, cystic fibrosis, and spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), plus Krabbe disease and Pompe disease.
Kansas added Krabbe disease on March 2, 2026, one of its most recent expansions as the program works toward the full 38-condition core.
Why the Kansas panel stops where it does
The size of Kansas’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 Kansas 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 Kansas screen for?
Kansas screens for about 35 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 Kansas program.
Is newborn screening required in Kansas?
Newborn screening is standard for every baby born in Kansas. Rules on declining vary, so check current guidance from the Kansas newborn screening program.
How do I get my baby’s Kansas results?
Results are sent to your baby’s healthcare provider. Ask your pediatrician, or contact the Kansas 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 Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Newborn Screening (as of June 2026). Sources: Kansas newborn screening program; HRSA Recommended Uniform Screening Panel.