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New Jersey
Newborn Screening Contact Information
NBS Laboratory
Donna McCourt
donna.mccourt@doh.state.nj.us
609-292-4811 |
Follow-up Program
Marilyn Gorney-Daley,
Acting
Marilyn.gorney-daley@doh.state.nj.us
609-984-0755 |
Approximate Births
111,800
Major Racial/Ethnic Groups
White: 74%
American Indian: < 1%
African American: 19%
Asian/Pacific islander: 7%
Hispanic Ethnicity: 19% (may also be included in race
categories above)
New Jersey Statute
N.J. Executive Order 126 (2001) - addresses expanding newborn
screening.
N.J. Rev. Stat. §§ 17:48-6s, 17:48A-7q, 17:48E-35.16 (1997) -
addresses health coverage for metabolic formula and foods.
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: $95.00
Parent/Consumer Resources
March of Dimes
Save Babies Through Screening
Foundation
Laboratories Offering Expanded Screening
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Disorders
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