Virginia

Newborn Screening Contact Information

   NBS Laboratory
   Thomas Hickey PhD, DABCC, FACB
   Thomas.Hickey@dgs.virginia.gov
   804-648-4480   ext 170

   Follow-up Program
   Jennifer MacDonald
   Jennifer.MacDonald@vdh.virginia.gov
   804-864-7729

Click here to go to the Virginia Department of Health Genetics website

Approximate Births by occurrence (ref. 2009 NCHS data)
103,061

Major Racial/Ethnic Groups
White: 70%                             American Indian: <1%
African American: 23%             Asian/Pacific islander: 7%

Hispanic Ethnicity: 13%  (may also be included in race categories above)

Virginia Statute
Va. Code § 32.1-65 (2001) - addresses newborn screening testing requirements.
Va. Code § 32.1-65 (2001) - addresses additional testing for confirmation.
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 filter paper form: PDF                                                                                                                                            NBS Fee: $53.00

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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