Mississippi

Newborn Screening Contact Information

   NBS Laboratory
   Joseph M. Quashnock, Ph..D.
   Joseph.Quashnock@PerkinElmer.com
   412-220-2300

   Follow-up Program
   Beryl Polk
   beryl.polk@msdh.state.ms.us
   601-576-7619

Click here to go to this programs newborn screening website

Approximate Births
40,500

Major Racial/Ethnic Groups
White: 52%                         American Indian: 1%
African American: 47%         Asian/Pacific islander: 1%

Hispanic Ethnicity: 1%  (may also be included in race categories above)

Mississippi Statute
Miss. Code Ann. § 41-21-201, et seq. (2001) - addresses screening requirements.
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 Fee: $70.00

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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