FAMILIES
PENNSYLVANIA
Newborn Screening Contact Information
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NBS Laboratory |
Follow-up Program |
Click here to go to this program's Newborn Screening website
Approximate Births by Occurrence (ref. 2010 NCHS data)
142,724
Major Racial/Ethnic Groups
White: 77%
American Indian: <1%
African American: 18%
Asian/Pacific islander: 4%
Hispanic Ethnicity: 10% (may also be included in race categories above)
Pennsylvania Statute
Newborn Child Testing Act
Screening Requirements
Required by law on all infants, with a second test required if initial screen is done prior to 24 hrs.
NBS filter paper form: .jpg
NBS Fee: None
