This resource provides APHL position statements that articulate the association's policy priorities and recommendations. The statements address a wide range of topics, including linking with vital records, retention of dried blood spot (DBS) and testing results, and short-term follow-up. 

• 2025 APHL Position Statement on Linking Newborn Screening with Vital Records: APHL's position statement articulates the informed opinion of members on issues affecting public health laboratory practice and policy. To optimize newborn screening (NBS) efforts, it is imperative that NBS programs are integrated with vital records systems. 
• 2025 APHL Position Statement on Uses of NBS rDBS and Test Results: This position statement supports policies on the retention and use of residual dried blood spot (DBS) specimens that are transparent, protect privacy, address parental concerns, and promote education and informed public participation
• 2023 APHL Short-Term Follow-Up Position Statement: APHL's position statement articulates the informed opinion of members on issues affecting public health laboratory practice and policy. Timely, efficient, and integrated short-term follow-up programs are a critical and necessary component of a successful newborn screening (NBS) system.
  • 2017 APHL Short-Term Follow-Up Position Statement
  • 2016 APHL Short-Term Follow-Up Position Statement