FAMILIES
NEW YORK
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)
246,081
Major Racial/Ethnic Groups
White: 70%
American Indian: <1%
African American: 20%
Asian/Pacific islander: 10%
Hispanic Ethnicity: 24% (may also be included in race categories above)
New York Statute
N.Y. Public Health Law § 2500-a - addresses newborn screening program.
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 within 3-5 days if initial screen is done prior to 24 hours.
NBS filter paper form: .jpg
NBS Fee: None
