All infants born in Missouri are screened for sickle cell conditions.
This information is designed to provide general guidelines to the primary care physician when an infant has a positive newborn screening result. Physicians are encouraged to contact a specialist in hemoglobinopathies at one of the sickle cell resource centers for consultation or referral if needed to evaluate the clinical condition of the infant.
Sickle Cell Disease Booklet
Learn about Hemoglobin S and C, including sickle cell anemia, traits, and inheritance patterns.
Newborn Screening
Missouri's State Public Health Lab screens all newborns for genetic disorders to ensure healthy starts.