WASHINGTON

Newborn Screening Contact Information

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

Approximate Births by occurrence (ref. 2010 NCHS data)
86,507

Major Racial/Ethnic Groups
White: 81%
American Indian: 3%
African American: 6%
Asian/Pacific islander: 10%
Hispanic Ethnicity: 19%  (may also be included in race categories above) 

Washington Statute
Wash. Rev. Code § 70.83.040 (1999) - addresses fee for addition services.
Wash. Rev. Code § 70.83.020 (1991) - addresses requirement of newborn screening.
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 between 7 and 14 days. 

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NBS Fee:  $69.30