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Newborn Screening Contact Information
NBS Laboratory |
Follow-up Program |
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