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ALASKA
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)
11,366
Major Racial/Ethnic Groups
White: 61%
American Indian: 25%
African American: 4%
Asian/Pacific islander: 9%
Hispanic Ethnicity: 8% ( may be included in race categories above)
Alaska Statute: Information not available
Screening Requirements
Required by law on all newborns, with second test requested if first was done prior to 48 hours.
NBS Filter Paper Form: .jpg
NBS Fee: $80
