Delaware

Newborn Screening Contact Information

    NBS Laboratory
    Christina Pleasanton
    christina.pleasanton@state.de.us
    302-223-1520

    Follow-up Program
    Betsy Voss
    betsy.voss@state.de.us
    302-744-4544

Click here to go to the Delaware NBS Program's Website

Approximate Births by occurrence (ref. 2009 NCHS data)
11,989

Major Racial/Ethnic Groups
White: 69%                       American Indian: <1%
African American: 26%       Asian/Pacific islander: 4%

Hispanic Ethnicity: 14%  (may also be included in race categories above)

Delaware Statute
Information not available.

Screening Requirements
Initial and second test required by law on all newborns.

NBS filter paper form: PDF                                                                                                                                              NBS Fee: $98.00

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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