Idaho

Newborn Screening Contact Information

   NBS Laboratory
   Cheryl Hermerath
   cheryl.a.hermerath@state.or.us
  (503) 693-4174

   Follow-up Program
   Carol Christiansen, RN, BSN
   christc3@dhw.idaho.gov
   208-334-4935

Click here to go to this program's newborn screening website

Approximate Births by occurrence (ref. 2009 NCHS data)
23,253

Major Racial/Ethnic Groups
White: 95%                       American Indian: 2%
African American: 1%       Asian/Pacific islander: 2%

Hispanic Ethnicity: 16%  (may also be included in race categories above)

Idaho Statute
Idaho Code 39-9                                                                                                                     IDAPA Code 16.02.12
Screening Requirements
Required by law on all infants, unless parents decline, with a second test required if initial screen is done prior to 48 hours.

NBS filter paper form: PDF                                                                                                                                                 NBS Fee: $30 for single; $58 for double kits.

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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