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Louisiana
Newborn Screening Contact Information
NBS Laboratory
Terry Crockett
tcrockett@dhh.la.gov
504-219-4696 |
Follow-up Program
Charles Meyers
charlie@dhh.la.gov
504-219-4411 |
Approximate Births
65,100
Major Racial/Ethnic Groups
White: 58%
American Indian: <1%
African American: 40%
Asian/Pacific islander: 1%
Hispanic Ethnicity: 3% (may also be included in race
categories above)
Louisiana Statute
La. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 40:1299.1 (1999) general screening
mandate.
La. Acts, P.A. 997 (SB 708) (1993)- addresses galactosemia
screening.
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 hrs.
NBS Fee: $30.00
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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