Newborn Screening and Shipping Supplies
Ordering Supplies
To ensure your supplies do not run out, be sure to:
- Monitor your inventory regularly.
- Reorder timely. We recommend having two to three weeks’ worth of supplies on hand at all times.
- Immediately notify NBS and your assigned ASC team about any supply issues.
For Newborn Screening (NBS) Supplies
To order NBS supplies, complete and submit the
NBS Supply Order Form.
This form is used to request the following:
- CDPH 4409 - Test Request Form (TRF)
- CDPH 4406 - Newborn Screening Transport Log
- Important Information for Parents about the Newborn Screening Test (IIP)
For Shipping Supplies
Based on your location and designated courier, refer to the ordering instructions below. At this time, shipping supplies cannot be ordered online.
Hospital Providers
For FedEx envelopes and labels, e-mail
NBSOrders@cdph.ca.gov and include:
- Facility code
- First and last name
- Contact number
- Quantity of item(s) requested (e.g., 100 labels and/or 100 envelopes)
For Apollo envelopes and labels, call or e-mail Apollo:
Provide Apollo with the following information:
- Apollo account number
- Facility code/location
Out of Hospital Providers
For FedEx labels, e-mail
NBSOH@cdph.ca.gov and include:
- Facility code
- Current address
NBS Area Service Center (ASC)
The Area Service Center (ASC) is your local California Newborn Screening Program support center.
Their staff are ready to address all your questions on newborn screening and will guide you on how best to proceed through the process.
For more information, and to locate the contact information for your assigned ASC, go to the
Area Service Centers webpage.
Additional resources for California Newborn Screening Program providers are available below: