It’s just five spots on a piece of paper, but it could make all the difference in your newborn’s life. The newborn lab screen checks for genetic and metabolic disorders like PKU, sickle cell disease, and cystic fibrosis. Early detection and treatment are key to giving your baby the best possible start.

Newborn jaundice is common, but how do doctors make sure it's not something more serious? Enter the bilirubin test, a quick and simple way to check if your baby’s bilirubin levels are in a healthy range. In this post, we’ll walk you through why this test is done, how it works, and what happens if your little one’s levels are a bit too high.