Michigan Newborn Screening and

The Michigan BioTrust for Health

Click on the link above for a good video about Newborn Screening in Michigan and the program Michigan has developed for storage of blood specimens for future testing and research. 

Babies born at home should receive newborn screening. The midwife or birth attendant should collect the sample and send it to the state laboratory. Parents planning a home birth can call (517) 241-5583 ahead of time to purchase a newborn screening card.

The current cost is $87.03 (eff. Oct 2010) per baby. This fee supports the laboratory costs of screening, follow-up, and medical management for infants and children affected by the disorders. Hospitals typically purchase a supply of newborn screening cards. The cost is included in the birthing and newborn nursery charges that are usually covered by insurance. The fee can be waived for families with financial hardship.

New content on Newborn Hearing added to our website, please check it out!