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DELAWARE

Newborn Screening Contact Information

NBS Laboratory
Christina Pleasanton
christina.pleasanton@state.de.us
302-223-1520

Follow-up Program
Betsy Voss
betsy.voss@state.de.us
302-744-4454

Click here to go to the Delaware Public Health Laboratory Website

Approximate Births by occurrence (ref. 2010 NCHS data)
11,682

Major Racial/Ethnic Groups
White: 69%
American Indian: <1%
African American: 26%
Asian/Pacific islander: 4%
Hispanic Ethnicity: 12%  (may also be included in race categories above) 

Delaware Statute
Information not available. 

Screening Requirements
Initial and second test required by law on all newborns.

NBS filter paper form:  .jpg

NBS Fee:  $98.00