Mass Screening for Maternal and Child Division

HPLC system for amino acids analysis

In order to promote maternal and child health, the early detection and treatment of metabolic disorders and other physical and mental diseases or irregularities is of paramount importance. As part of the maternal and child health program in Sapporo City, a number of mass-screening programs have been implemented using both chemical and immuno-serological methods.

General examination service

The Health Science Division conducts neonatal screening for metabolic diseases, congenital hypothyroidism, and congenital adrenal hyperplasia. It also conducts infant screening for biliary atresia and neuroblastoma. Screening for maternal thyroid function and serological testing for syphilis and the hepatitis B virus are offered as well.

Punching of dried blood sample

Addition of reagent using a micropipette

Research and Investigation

The main research themes center around the development of analytical methods and the establishment of screening techniques using dried blood and dried urine samples.

Microbiology Division

City of Sapporo　Address:Kita 1 Nishi 2, Chuo-ku, Sapporo 060-8611

Phone:011-211-2111 (outside of Japan, +81-11-211-2111) (in Japanese)
Open from 8:45 to 17:15, Monday through Friday (except for National Holidays)

Sapporo Citizen Contact Center

- For those with inquiries for City Hall, please feel free to call us. -

Phone:011-222-4894 (outside of Japan, +81-11-222-4894), FAX:011-221-4894 (in Japanese and English)
Questions regarding various official procedures at the city office, questions you need answers to in order to live in Sapporo, such as information on events, public transportation, etc.
*Open throughout the year: 8:00 - 21:00