FAMILIES
NORTH CAROLINA
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)
123,468
Major Racial/Ethnic Groups
White: 71%
American Indian: 1%
African American: 24%
Asian/Pacific islander: 4%
Hispanic Ethnicity: 15% (may also be included in race categories above)
North Carolina Statute
Information not available
Screening Requirements
Required by law on all infants, with a second test required within 48-72 hours if initial screen is done prior to 24 hours.
NBS filter paper form: .jpg
NBS Fee: $19.00
