Cystic Fibrosis Newborn Screening Guidelines

The differences in how each U.S. state approaches screening algorithms and follow-up procedures can affect how early and accurately infants are diagnosed with CF.

To address this variation, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation convened a national committee of experts from multiple disciplines, including CPHI’s Dr. Marci Sontag. The committee recently developed evidence-informed guidelines to support state newborn screening programs and health professionals involved in CF care.

The recommendations were published in April 2025 and are available through the International Journal of Neonatal Screening:

View the IJNS article introducing the guidelines ›