Newborn Bloodspot Screening Program
NBSP Mission
To eliminate or reduce mortality, morbidity and disabilities by screening, detection and treatment of the disorders included in the Maine newborn screening panel.
Maine State Law - Relating to Newborn Bloodspot Screening
Title 22: Health and Welfare, Chapter 261-A, Prevention of Handicapping Conditions, Section 1532. Detection of Mental Retardation
This law requires all newborns to be tested for several rare but serious medical conditions.
Rules and Regulations - Chapter 283 - Relating to testing newborn infants for detection of causes of mental retardation and selected genetic conditions.
