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Connecticut
Newborn Screening Contact Information
NBS Laboratory
Joseph Ubaike
Joseph.ubaike@ct.gov
860-509-8565 |
Follow-up Program
Susan Oliver, MSN, RN
Susan.D.Oliver@ct.gov
860-509-8081 |
Approximate Births by occurrence (ref. 2009 NCHS data)
39,481
Major Racial/Ethnic Groups
White: 80%
American Indian: 1%
African American: 14%
Asian/Pacific islander: 6%
Hispanic Ethnicity: 22% (may also be included in race
categories above)
Connecticut Statute
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-55 - addresses testing requirements.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-59a (1997) - addresses medical foods.
For more information click on this link:
National
Conference of State Legislators
Screening Requirements
Required by law on all newborns, with second test recommended
on all newborns between 7-14 days of age.
NBS filter paper form:
PDF
NBS Fee: $56.00
Parent/Consumer Resources
March of Dimes
Save Babies Through Screening
Foundation
Laboratories Offering Expanded Screening
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Disorders
Click here for a
list of disorders states screen for
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