IOWA

Newborn Screening Contact Information

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

Approximate Births by occurrence (ref. 2010 NCHS data)
38,574

Major Racial/Ethnic Groups
White: 91%
American Indian: 1%
African American: 5%
Asian/Pacific islander: 3%
Hispanic Ethnicity: 9%  (may also be included in race categories above)

Iowa Statute 
Iowa Code § 136A, et seq. - addresses newborn screening and a disorder registry.
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:  $97.00