Parents
Pulse oximetry screening checks for a set of serious, life-threatening heart defects known as critical congenital heart disease (CCHD). Infants with such heart problems may have low blood oxygen levels. If CCHD is detected early, it often can be treated with surgery or other medical interventions.
Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Newborn Screening Program
123 Robert S. Kerr Ave., Suite 1702
Oklahoma City, OK 73102-6406
Phone: (405) 426-8309
Fax: (405) 900-7554
E-Mail: newbornscreen@health.ok.gov
