Arizona

Newborn Screening Contact Information

    NBS Laboratory
    William Slanta
    william.slanta@azdhs.gov
    602-542-6128

    Follow-up Program
    Ward Jacox
   ward.jacox@azdhs.gov
    602-364-1410

Click here to go to this program's newborn screening website

Approximate Births by occurrence (ref. 2009 NCHS data)
93,320

Major Racial/Ethnic Groups
White: 85%                       American Indian: 7%
African American: 5%        Asian/Pacific islander: 4%

Hispanic Ethnicity: 43% (may also be included in race categories above)

Arizona Statute Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 36-694 (1993) - addresses establishing NBS program and funding.
Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 20-2327 (2000) - coverage of medical foods
For more information click on this link: National Conference of State Legislators

Screening Requirements
Initial and second screen required by law on all infants.
                                                                                                                                                    NBS Filter Paper form: PDF
                                                                                                                                               NBS Fee: $30 for first screen, $40 for second

Parent/Consumer Resources

   March of Dimes

   Save Babies Through Screening Foundation

   Laboratories Offering Expanded Screening

Disorders

Click here for a list of disorders states screen for

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