ILLINOIS

Newborn Screening Contact Information

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

Approximate Births by occurrence (ref. 2010 NCHS data)
161,758

Major Racial/Ethnic Groups
White: 76%
American Indian: < 1%
African American: 18%
Asian/Pacific islander: 6%
Hispanic Ethnicity: 23%  (may also be included in race categories above) 

Illinois Statute 
Ill. HJR42 (2001) - addresses parental information
Ill. Rev. Stat. ch. 410, § 240/0.01, et seq - addresses the newborn screening system.
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: .jpg

NBS Fee: $78.00