States South Dakota

Conditions Screened

South Dakota currently screens for 50 conditions

The South Dakota Program

Each state runs its program differently, for more detailed information please visit their website here.

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Here is a Newborn Blood Spot Screening brochure for the state of South Dakota. Brochure »

Here is a Newborn Hearing Screening brochure for the state of South Dakota. Brochure »

What Conditions are Screened For in South Dakota?

Hemoglobin Disorders

Contacts

Newborn Screening Program

Bernadette Boes, RN
Newborn Screening Program Coordinator
Office of Child and Family Services 
South Dakota Department of Health
114 E 6th Street
Gregory, SD 57533
Phone: 605-983-1389
Toll Free: 1-800-738-2301
Email: [email protected]

NBS Laboratory

Tate Kappell
Clinical Lab Supervisor, Newborn Screening
State Hygienic Laboratory
University of Iowa
2220 S. Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50023-9093
Telephone: 515-725-1628
Fax: 515-725-1650
Email: [email protected]

Services for Children with Special Health Care Needs Director

Whitney Brunner
Office of Child and Family Services
615 E 4th Street
Pierre, SD 57501-2536
Telephone: 605-773-4749
Toll-Free: 1-800-850-0064
Fax: 605-773-5942

Early Hearing Detection and Intervention

Bernadette Boes, RN
SD EHDI Co-coordinator
Office of Child and Family Services 
South Dakota Department of Health
114 E 6th Street
Gregory, SD 57533
Phone: 605-983-1389
Toll Free: 1-800-738-2301
Email: [email protected]

Shelby Jepperson, MPH, CPH
SD EHDI Co-coordinator
University of South Dakota
1400 W 22nd Street 120A
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Phone: 605-357-1544
Email: [email protected]

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About Newborn Screening in South Dakota

Program Overview:

All newborns in South Dakota are required by law to have a blood test shortly after birth to screen for metabolic and other inherited conditions. The newborn screening helps identify babies who may have one of these conditions and can alert the baby's doctor to the need for further testing and special care. With early diagnosis and medical treatment, complications from these serious but uncommon conditions may be prevented.

In order to test your newborn, a sample of blood is obtained by pricking the baby's heel. This sample is then placed on special paper which is sent to the designated laboratory for testing. The lab uses this one sample of blood to test for all the mandated disorders. The sample is usually obtained on the day the baby is discharged from the hospital, and the ideal sample is taken anytime between 24-48 hours of birth.

The results of the tests are returned directly to the birth facility where the test was obtained. You can ask about the results when you take your baby in for a regular check-up. Generally, parents are notified only if further testing is needed. If your baby's doctor asks you to bring your baby in for retesting, do so as soon as possible.

There are three main reasons why you may be told a repeat screening test may be needed. These include a possible problem with the sample, the fact that the test was done prior to 24 hours of age, or in very rare instances, the possibility that the test result was abnormal, which may indicate a condition.

Generally, if the results of the repeat screening test are also abnormal, the doctor will discuss the need for further treatment or testing. It is important that your hospital and doctor have your correct address and phone number to contact you. If your baby needs to be retested, get it done as soon as possible.

Policies and Resources

Opt-Out:

In South Dakota, there is no provision for parents to refuse the newborn screening.

Support for families:

Families with PKU and Private Insurance:

For families with private insurance, HMO, nonprofit hospital service contract, health benefit plan, or group health insurance policy in South Dakota, the law requires the policies to offer coverage for testing, diagnosis, and treatment of phenylketonuria (PKU) including dietary management, formulas, case management, intake and screening, assessment, comprehensive care planning, as well as service referral.

Storage and Use of Dried Blood Spots:

The newborn screening laboratory destroys blood spot samples once they are no longer needed for testing. Samples are not used for any purpose other than newborn screening.

Click here to see a copy of the blood spot card used in South Dakota.

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