FAMILIES
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Newborn Screening Contact Information
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NBS Laboratory |
Follow-up Program |
Click here for the D.C. Perinatal and Infant Health Bureau
Approximate Births by occurrence (ref. 2010 NCHS data)
13,790
Major Racial/Ethnic Groups
White: 40%
American Indian: <1%
African American: 53%
Asian/Pacific islander: 7%
Hispanic Ethnicity: 16% (may also be included in race categories above)
District of Columbia Statute
Information not available.
Screening Requirements
Required by law on all newborns, with second test required if initial screen was done prior to 24 hours.
NBS filter paper form: .jpg
NBS Fee: None
