Office Of Labatory Services

NEWBORN SCREENING



SPECIMEN

Dried blood spot specimen collected on FDA approved filter paper provided by the Office of Laboratory Services. Blood spot specimen should be taken from a heel puncture and applied directly to filter paper portion of collection form. Alternate approved site for specimen collection is the dorsal/hand vein. Allow bloodspot to dry 3-4 hours before mailing. Specimen should be collected prior to discharge from birthing center and no later than 7 days of age and mailed to OLS within 24 hours after collection.




CONTACT INFORMATION

Newborn Screening Section
Ph. 304-558-3530 ext. 2501 or 2510
Fx. 304-558-6210

Kristel Fijolek
Supervisor
304-558-3530 x2510

Ruth Woody
Chemist II
304-558-3530 x2501

Jennifer Wilson
Chemist II
304-558-3530 x2413

Erica Roberts
Chemist II
304-558-3530 x2501

Chrissy Thayer
Office Assistant II
304-558-3530 x2510


duck - dog - rabbit - elephant


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