State Funded Courier Services
Birthing centers and hospitals will be provided pickups and midwives will be provided shipping supplies to drop off specimens at FedEx or UPS.
For more information, read the Courier Announcement (PDF).
In 2026, legislation was passed to increase the newborn screening fee from $135.10 to $139.12. Part of this fee increase will support state funded courier services for first newborn screening specimens collected in the state of Washington.
Birthing Centers and Hospitals
Birthing centers and hospitals must provide information for courier pickups to be established. Fill out and submit the Newborn Screening Courier Survey to start pickups of specimens.
Midwives
Midwives should refer to our Midwife Courier Fact Sheet (PDF) for instructions on how to obtain courier services and shipping supplies.
Contact Us
Email our program or call 206-418-5410