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NEBRASKA
Newborn Screening Contact Information
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NBS Laboratory |
Follow-up Program |
Click here to go to this program's newborn screening website
Approximate Births by occurrence (ref. 2010 NCHS data)
26,242
Major Racial/Ethnic Groups
White: 88%
American Indian: 2%
African American: 7%
Asian/Pacific islander: 3%
Hispanic Ethnicity: 14% (may also be included in race categories above)
Nebraska Statute
Neb.Rev.Stat.secs 71-519 to 71-524 - addresses requirements for newborn screening program.
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: .jpg
NBS Fee: $38.50
