NORTH DAKOTA

Newborn Screening Contact Information

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

Approximate Births by occurrence (ref. 2010 NCHS data)
10,470

Major Racial/Ethnic Groups
White: 86%
American Indian: 10%
African American: 2%
Asian/Pacific islander: 2%
Hispanic Ethnicity: 4%  (may also be included in race categories above) 

North Dakota Statute 
N.D. Cent. Code § 23-01-03.1 - addresses use of nbs specimens for research.
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 hrs.

NBS filter paper form: .jpg

NBS Fee:  $60.00