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Montana

Newborn Screening Contact Information

   NBS Laboratory
   Denise Higgins
   dehiggins@mt.gov
   406-444-3040
  Follow-up Program
  Linda Beischel
  lbeischel@mt.gov
 406-444-0984

Click here to go to this programs newborn screening website


Approximate Births

11,000

Major Racial/Ethnic Groups
White: 87%                         American Indian:  12%
African American: <1%         Asian/Pacific islander: 1%

Hispanic Ethnicity: 4%  (may also be included in race categories above) 

Montana Statute 
Mont. Code Ann. §33-22-131 (1999) - addresses treatment for metabolic disorders.  
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: 
$42.70

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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