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Georgia
Newborn Screening Contact Information
NBS Laboratory
Muthukrishnan Ramachandran, PhD, CC(ABB)
chandran@dhr.state.ga.us
404-327-6800 |
Follow-up Program
Sharon Quary, MS
scquary@dhr.state.ga.us
404-657-6359 |
Approximate Births
134,600
Major Racial/Ethnic Groups
White: 64%
American Indian: <1%
African American: 33%
Asian/Pacific islander: 2%
Hispanic Ethnicity: 9% (may also be included in race
categories above)
Georgia Statute
Ga. Code Ann. § 31-12-6 and 31-12-7 - addresses establishment
of NBS system and disorders to be included. 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 24 hours.
NBS Fee: $40.00
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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