Nevada screens newborns through the Nevada State Public Health Laboratory at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine — a university-based state lab. The program screens the full federal RUSP.
Nevada newborn screening at a glance
- Conditions screened: about 47, plus newborn hearing and critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) screening
- Program: Nevada State Public Health Laboratory (UNR Med)
- Compared to the federal RUSP: screens the full RUSP
- Official source: Nevada newborn screening program
What the Nevada 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 X-ALD.
Nevada’s state screening laboratory is operated within a university medical school rather than a standalone government lab, an uncommon model that ties screening to academic capacity.
Why the Nevada panel stops where it does
The size of Nevada’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 Nevada 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 Nevada screen for?
Nevada screens for about 47 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 Nevada program.
Is newborn screening required in Nevada?
Newborn screening is standard for every baby born in Nevada. Rules on declining vary, so check current guidance from the Nevada newborn screening program.
How do I get my baby’s Nevada results?
Results are sent to your baby’s healthcare provider. Ask your pediatrician, or contact the Nevada 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 Nevada State Public Health Laboratory (UNR Med) (as of March 2026). Sources: Nevada newborn screening program; HRSA Recommended Uniform Screening Panel.