New Hampshire screens newborns through the Department of Health and Human Services’ Maternal and Child Health section, under state law (RSA 132:10-a) that includes CCHD and hearing screening alongside the bloodspot panel.
New Hampshire newborn screening at a glance
- Conditions screened: about 37, plus newborn hearing and critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) screening
- Program: New Hampshire DHHS, Maternal and Child Health
- Compared to the federal RUSP: screens the full RUSP core
- Official source: New Hampshire newborn screening program
What the New Hampshire 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 Pompe disease.
New Hampshire’s screening is defined by statute, which mandates the components of the program including point-of-care heart and hearing checks.
Why the New Hampshire panel stops where it does
The size of New Hampshire’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 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire screen for?
New Hampshire screens for about 37 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 New Hampshire program.
Is newborn screening required in New Hampshire?
Newborn screening is standard for every baby born in New Hampshire. Rules on declining vary, so check current guidance from the New Hampshire newborn screening program.
How do I get my baby’s New Hampshire results?
Results are sent to your baby’s healthcare provider. Ask your pediatrician, or contact the New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire DHHS, Maternal and Child Health (as of 2026). Sources: New Hampshire newborn screening program; HRSA Recommended Uniform Screening Panel.