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Illinois
Newborn Screening Contact Information
NBS Laboratory
David Jinks
david.jinks@illinois.gov
312-793-1053 |
Follow-up Program
Claudia Nash
claudia.nash@illinois.gov
217-524-4900 |
Approximate Births
177,600
Major Racial/Ethnic Groups
White: 77%
American Indian: < 1%
African American: 19%
Asian/Pacific islander: 4%
Hispanic Ethnicity: 21% (may also be included in race
categories above)
Illinois Statute
Ill. HJR42 (2001) - addresses parental information
Ill. Rev. Stat. ch. 410, § 240/0.01, et seq - addresses the newborn
screening system.
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 hrs.
NBS Fee: $47.00
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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