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Tennessee

Newborn Screening Contact Information

   NBS Laboratory  
   Jim Gibson
   jim.gibson@state.tn.us
   615-262-6303   		   Follow-up Program
   Mitzi Lamberth
   mitzi.lamberth@state.tn.us
   615-262-6304  

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


Approximate Births
82,600

Major Racial/Ethnic Groups
White: 77%                             American Indian: <1%
African American: 21%             Asian/Pacific islander: 1%

Hispanic Ethnicity: 3%  (may also be included in race categories above) 

Tennessee Statute 
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-5-401 (1997) - addresses newborn screening program 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:  $47.50

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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