
Our mission is to screen all infants born in the State of West Virginia for
phenylketonuria,
congenital hypothyroidism, galactosemia, biotinidase deficiency, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, cystic fibrosis, and hemoglobinopathies as mandated by state law.
Agenices served: Office of Maternal, Child and Family Health (OMCFH), birthing facilities, physicians, clinics, and County Health Departments.
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
Phaedra Burke
Supervisor
304-558-3530 x2510
Ruth Woody
Chemist II
304-558-3530 x2501
Chris Smith
Chemist II
304-558-3530 x2501
Lisa Wallace
Chemist II
304-558-3530 x2501
Scott Lowery
Chemist II
304-558-3530 x2501
Chrissy Thayer
Office Assistant II
304-558-3530 x2510