GEORGIA

Newborn Screening Contact Information

Click here to go to this program's newborn screening website

Approximate Births by occurrence (ref. 2010 NCHS data)
135,411

Major Racial/Ethnic Groups
White: 59%
American Indian: <1%
African American: 37%
Asian/Pacific islander: 4%
Hispanic Ethnicity: 16%  (may also be included in race categories above) 

Georgia Statute 
Ga. Code Ann. § 31-12-6 and 31-12-7 - addresses establishment of NBS system and disorders to be included.  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 hours.

NBS filter paper form: .jpg

NBS Fee: $50.00