Genome Resource Center.

The Bridges-NBS Genome Resource Center (GRC) supports clinicians, families, and partners by providing information, resources and guidance regarding screening results.

Healthcare provider resources

ACTion sheets

Clinical guidance for abnormal results. To access, click link above, search for a condition, and click on the Clinician ACT sheet icon in the right column.

Specialist database

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By state / territory

Newborn Screening Information

Information on NBS from HRSA

ACTion sheet clinician feedback survey

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To complete after using ACTion sheets

Newborn screening lab contacts

State/Territory specific NBS laboratory contacts

No-cost genetic testing for parents

Parental testing at GeneDx to clarify a baby's result and next steps

Conversation guides

Talking points when discussing positive (abnormal) and negative (normal) BRIDGES-NBS screening results with families

Urgency categories

BRIDGES-NBS urgency definitions

Negative/ Discrepant Screening Results

Clinician guide to BRIDGES-NBS negative results, and results discrepant with routine NBS

Condition-specific resources

GeneReviews

Expert clinical summaries

OMIM

Phenotype-gene catalog

Per-condition action steps

Condition resources

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Information on all BRIDGES-NBS conditions

Family resources

ACT sheets for families

Condition specific information for families with abnormal BRIDGES-NBS results.

To access, click link above, search for a condition, and click on the Family ACT sheet icon in the right column.

Normal BRIDGES-NBS result information sheet

Information sheet for families whose baby has a normal/negative BRIDGES-NBS result.

BRIDGES-NBS webpage for families

Information for families about the BRIDGES-NBS study

Understanding common terms

Simple explanations of words used in BRIDGES-NBS

Privacy protections

FAQs on data sharing and privacy protections

National and state resources for families

Click below for state-based resources

Please note, these organizations are provided as a starting point for information and support. BRIDGES-NBS does not endorse or take responsibility for their content or services. Details may change over time, so please contact each organization directly or visit their website for the most current information.

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