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California
Newborn Screening Contact Information
NBS Laboratory
Fred Lorey, Ph.D.
fred.lorey@cdph.ca.gov
510-412-1490 |
Follow-up Program
Kathleen Velazquez
kathleen.velazquez@cdph.ca.gov
510-412-1534 |
Approximate Births
529,500
Major Racial/Ethnic Groups
White: 81%
American Indian: 1%
African American: 7% Asian/Pacific islander: 11%
Hispanic Ethnicity: 49% (may also be included in race
categories above)
California Statute
Cal. Health & Safety Code § 125000 and 125001 (1998) -
addresses testing, counseling, information and fees.
Cal. Health & Safety Code § 125000 and 125001 (1998) -
addresses insurance coverage for testing.
For more information click on this link: National
Conference of State Legislators
Screening Requirement
Testing required by law on all newborns.
NBS Fee: $102.75
Parent/Consumer Resources
March of Dimes
Save Babies Through Screening
Foundation
Laboratories Offering Expanded Screening
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