| NEWBORN SCREENING FOLLOW-UP AND TREATMENT |
PROVIDER: |
State |
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| CATEGORY: |
Purchase |
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| LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITY: |
M.C.L. 5431; 1978 PA 368; R325.1471 et seq. Michigan Administrative Code. |
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| DESCRIPTION: |
Laboratory screening of all Michigan newborns is conducted for seven disorders: phenylketonuria (PKU); congenital hypothyroidism; galactosemia; biotinidase deficiency; maple syrup urine disease (MSUD); sickle cell anemia; and, congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). Follow-up is provided for all positive or unsatisfactory test results. Three medical management centers provide diagnostic confirmation and treatment. |
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| FUNDING: |
| Source |
Amount |
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Description |
| GF/SP |
$2,123,400 |
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Newborn Screening Fees |
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| FY 2001 APPROPRIATION TOTAL: |
$2,123,400 |
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ALLOCATION/
DISTRIBUTION: |
Contracts with providers specializing newborn screening and follow-up. |
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| ADMINISTRATION: |
Department of Community Health, Community Living, Children and Families
See also The Office of Regulatory Reform |
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| 1999 STATISTICS: |
| Newborns Receiving Screen Tests |
130,000 |
| Number of Contracts |
9 |
| Range of Contract Amounts |
$53,700 - $815,400 |
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