FAMILIES
SOUTH CAROLINA
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)
55,599
Major Racial/Ethnic Groups
White: 63%
American Indian: <1%
African American: 34%
Asian/Pacific islander: 2%
Hispanic Ethnicity: 9% (may also be included in race categories above)
South Carolina Statute
S.C. Code Ann. § 44-37-30 (1994) - 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 recommended if initial screen is done prior to 24 hours.
NBS filter paper form: .jpg
NBS Fee: $68.51
