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Maine
Newborn Screening Contact Information
NBS Laboratory
Roger Eaton, Ph.D.
roger.eaton@umassmed.edu
617-983-6300 |
Follow-up Program
Liz Plummer, RN
Elizabeth.R.Plummer@maine.gov
207-287-5351 |
Approximate Births by occurrence (ref. 2009 NCHS data)
13,354
Major Racial/Ethnic Groups
White: 94%
American Indian: 1%
African American: 3%
Asian/Pacific islander: 2%
Hispanic Ethnicity: 1% (may also be included in race
categories above)
Maine Statute
Me. Rev. Stat. Ann. tit. 24-A, § 4238 (1995) - addresses
metabolic formula and food.
Me. Rev. Stat. Ann. tit. 22, § 1533 (1983)- addresses genetic
services.
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 filter paper form:
PDF
NBS Fee: $110.00
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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