Texas

Newborn Screening Contact Information

   NBS Laboratory
   Susan Tanksley
   susan.tanksley@dshs.state.tx.us
   512-458-7430                                                     NBS results:1-888-963-7111 x 7578

   Follow-up Program
   David R. Martinez
   davidr.martinez@dshs.state.tx.us
   512-458-7111 ext 2216

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

Approximate Births by occurrence (ref. 2009 NCHS data)
408,391
Major Racial/Ethnic Groups
White: 83%                             American Indian: <1%
African American: 12%             Asian/Pacific islander: 4%

Hispanic Ethnicity: 51%  (may also be included in race categories above)

Texas Statute
Tex. Code Ann. Health & Safety Code §§ 33.011, et seq. (1991) - addresses newborn screening requirements. For more information click on this link: National Conference of State Legislators

Screening Requirements
Initial and second screen required by law on all infants.

NBS filter paper form: PDF                                                                                                                                           NBS Fee: $29.50 for each mandated specimen.

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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