Eligibility
Is Your Newborn Eligible for Sunshine Genetics?
A quick guide to determine if your baby qualifies for participation in this voluntary genomic screening program.
Born and Residing in Florida
30 days old or younger
Parent/legal guardian
Participating in State Newborn Screening Program
Eligibility Details
Detailed Eligibility Breakdown
Please review the requirements to confirm your baby’s eligibility. Click each section to learn more.
Your baby must be 30 days old or younger to be eligible.
At least one parent or legal guardian who is 18 years or older must be available and willing to provide informed consent on behalf of the newborn.
Your baby must be born in and currently residing in the state of Florida.
Your baby must be enrolled in Florida’s state newborn screening program so that the dried blood spot (DBS) collected through newborn screening can be used for whole genome sequencing (WGS).
Who may not Qualify
Baby older than 30 days
Not born or residing in Florida
Not enrolled in State Newborn Screening Program
Consent not provided by legal guardian
Not Sure If You Qualify?
If you’re unsure about eligibility, our team can help guide you based on your specific situation.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If your newborn is eligible, you can take part in Sunshine Genetics to access early screening and contribute to important research.