Florida

Newborn Screening Contact Information

    NBS Laboratory
    Ming Chan, Ph.D., Acting
    ming_chan@doh.state.fl.us
    904-791-1550

    Follow-up Program
    Lois Taylor
    lois_taylor@doh.state.fl.us
    850-245-4670

Click here to go to the Florida Public Health Laboratory Services website

Approximate Births
205,500

Major Racial/Ethnic Groups
White: 74%                       American Indian: <1%
African American: 23%       Asian/Pacific islander: 2%

Hispanic Ethnicity: 21%  (may also be included in race categories above)

Florida Statute
Fla. Stat. Title 29 § 383.14 (1996) - addresses NBS fees.
For more information click on this link: National Conference of State Legislators

Screening Requirements
Required by law on all infants, with a second test required if initial screen is done prior to 48 hours.

NBS Fee: $15.00

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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