The Baby’s First Test mobile app serves as a quick reference guide for health professionals, state public health programs, families, and any other individuals or groups looking for the latest newborn screening information at their fingertips.
The mobile app allows users to easily search for condition-specific information, including causes, treatment, and family experiences, as well as review newborn screening information in their state, including conditions found on each state’s newborn screening panel. By saving users’ most common searches, the mobile app allows users to navigate and search with ease, giving busy professionals and families the right information at the right time without any of the hassle.
ABOUT BABYS FIRST TEST
Baby’s First Test houses the nation’s newborn screening clearinghouse. As the clearinghouse, Baby’s First Test connects parents and healthcare providers with extensive information and resources on newborn screening at the local, state, and national levels. The clearinghouse is funded as a result of the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act of 2014. For more information on Baby’s First Test, visit www.BabysFirstTest.org.
DISCLAIMER:
Baby’s First Test app is designed for educational purposes only and is not intended to serve as medical advice. The information provided on this mobile app should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease. It is not a substitute for professional care. If you suspect you may have a health problem, you should consult your health provider immediately.
© 2015 Babys First Test. The Newborn Screening Clearinghouse housed on BabysFirstTest.org is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under Cooperative Agreement no. U36MC16509 (Quality Assessment of the Newborn Screening System. Total award amount: $2,900,000). This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.