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CONNECTICUT
Newborn Screening Contact Information
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NBS Laboratory |
Follow-up Program |
Click here to go to the Connecticut NBS Program Website
Approximate Births by occurrence (ref. 2010 NCHS data)
38,539
Major Racial/Ethnic Groups
White: 79%
American Indian: 1%
African American: 14%
Asian/Pacific islander: 6%
Hispanic Ethnicity: 22% (may also be included in race categories above)
Connecticut Statute
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-55 - addresses testing requirements.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-59a (1997) - addresses medical foods.
For more information click on this link: National Conference of State Legislators
Screening Requirements
Required by law on all newborns, with second test recommended on all newborns between 7-14 days of age.
NBS filter paper form: .jpg
NBS Fee: $56.00
