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OREGON

Newborn Screening Contact Information

NBS Laboratory  
Cheryl Hermerath, MBA,
DLM(ASCP), RM(NRM)
cheryl.a.hermerath@state.or.us

(503) 693-4174

Follow-up Program
Cheryl Hermerath, MBA,
cheryl.a.hermerath@state.or.us
503-693-4174

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

Approximate Births by occurrence (ref. 2010 NCHS data)
45,904

Major Racial/Ethnic Groups
White: 89%
American Indian: 2%
African American: 3%
Asian/Pacific islander: 6%
Hispanic Ethnicity: 20%  (may also be included in race categories above)

Oregon Statute
Or. Rev. Stat. § 431.310 (1993) - addresses newborn screening fees.
For more information click on this link: National Conference of State Legislators

Screening Requirements
Initial and second screen required by law on all infants.

NBS filter paper form: .jpg

NBS Fee:  $54.00