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Idaho

Newborn Screening Contact Information

   NBS Laboratory
   Cheryl Hermerath 
   cheryl.a.hermerath@state.or.us 
   503-229-6576
   Follow-up Program
   Mitch Scoggins
   ScogginsM@dhw.idaho.gov
   208-334-5963

Click here to go to this programs newborn screening website


Approximate Births

20,400

Major Racial/Ethnic Groups
White: 97%                       American Indian: 1%
African American: <1%       Asian/Pacific islander: 1%

Hispanic Ethnicity: 12%  (may also be included in race categories above) 

Idaho Statute 
Information not available.

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

NBS Fee: 
$25.00

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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