FAMILIES

MISSOURI

Newborn Screening Contact Information

NBS Laboratory
Patrick Hopkins
patrick.hopkins@health.mo.gov
573-751-2662

Follow-up Program
Jami Kiesling, RN, BSN
Jami.Kiesling@health.mo.gov
573-751-6266

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

Approximate Births by occurrence (ref. 2010 NCHS data)
77,588

Major Racial/Ethnic Groups
White: 82%
American Indian:  1%
African American: 15%
Asian/Pacific islander: 3%
Hispanic Ethnicity: 6%  (may also be included in race categories above) 

Missouri Statute
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 191.332 (2001) - addresses expanded screening.  
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 191.331 (1997) - addresses screening program.
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: $65.00