ARIZONA

Newborn Screening Contact Information

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

Approximate Births  by occurrence (ref. 2010 NCHS data)
88,090

Major Racial/Ethnic Groups
White: 84% 
American Indian: 7%
African American: 5% 
Asian/Pacific islander: 4%
Hispanic Ethnicity: 41% (may also be included in race categories above)

Arizona Statute 
Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 36-694 (1993) - addresses establishing NBS program and funding. Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 20-2327 (2000) - coverage of medical foods.
For more information click on this link: National Conference of State Legislators

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

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NBS Fee:  $30 for first screen, $40 for second