FAMILIES
SOUTH DAKOTA
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)
12,382
Major Racial/Ethnic Groups
White: 81%
American Indian: 15%
African American: 2%
Asian/Pacific islander: 1%
Hispanic Ethnicity: 4% (may also be included in race categories above)
South Dakota Statute
S.D. Code Ann. §§ 34-24-19, et seq. - addresses newborn screening program requirements.
S.D. Code Ann. §§ 58-41-98, 58-40-21, 58-38-23, 58-18-41 and 58-17-62 - address health insurance coverage.
For more information click on this link: National Conference of State Legislators
Screening Requirements
Required by law on all infants, with a second test recommended if initial screen is done prior to 24 hours.
NBS filter paper form: .jpg
NBS Fee: $60.00
