MAINE

Newborn Screening Contact Information

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

Approximate Births by occurrence (ref. 2010 NCHS data)
12,814

Major Racial/Ethnic Groups
White: 94%
American Indian:  1%
African American: 3%
Asian/Pacific islander: 2%
Hispanic Ethnicity: 2%  (may also be included in race categories above) 

Maine Statute
Me. Rev. Stat. Ann. tit. 24-A, § 4238 (1995) - addresses metabolic formula and food.
Me. Rev. Stat. Ann. tit. 22, § 1533 (1983)- addresses genetic services.
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 hours.

NBS filter paper form: .jpg

NBS Fee: $110.00