Minnesota

Newborn Screening Contact Information

   NBS Laboratory
   Mark McCann
   mark.mccann@state.mn.us
   651-201-5450

   Follow-up Program
   Mark McCann
   mark.mccann@state.mn.us
   651-201-5450

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

Approximate Births by occurrence (ref. 2009 NCHS data)
70,426

Major Racial/Ethnic Groups
White: 80%                        American Indian: 2%
African American: 10%         Asian/Pacific islander: 8%

Hispanic Ethnicity: 8%  (may also be included in race categories above)

Minnesota Statute
Minn. Stat. § 144.125, 144.128, 144.966 - addresses screening requirements.
For more information click on this link: National Conference of State Legislators

Screening Requirements
Required by law on all infants, parents have the right to opt out.

NBS filter paper form: PDF                                                                                                                                                 NBS Fee: $101.00

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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