FAMILIES

MINNESOTA

Newborn Screening Contact Information

NBS Laboratory
Mark McCann
mark.mccann@state.mn.us
651-201-5450

Follow-up Program
Mark McCann
mark.mccann@state.mn.us
651-201-5450

Click hereto go to this program's newborn screening website

Approximate Births by occurrence (ref. 2010 NCHS data)
68,269

Major Racial/Ethnic Groups
White: 80%
American Indian:  2%
African American: 10%
Asian/Pacific islander: 8%
Hispanic Ethnicity: 7%  (may also be included in race categories above) 

Minnesota  Statute 
Minn. Stat. § 144.125, 144.128, 144.966 - addresses screening requirements.
For more information click on this link: National Conference of State Legislators

Screening Requirements
Required by law on all infants, parents have the right to opt out.

NBS filter paper form: .jpg

NBS Fee: $101.00