FAMILIES
RHODE ISLAND
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)
11,843
Major Racial/Ethnic Groups
White: 81%
American Indian: 1%
African American: 13%
Asian/Pacific islander: 5%
Hispanic Ethnicity: 21% (may also be included in race categories above)
Rhode Island Statute
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-13-14 (1995) - addresses newborn screening requirements.
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: $157.54
