New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 7 - HEALTH
Chapter 30 - FAMILY AND CHILDREN HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Part 6 - NEWBORN GENETIC SCREENING PROGRAM
Section 7.30.6.9 - NEWBORN BLOOD SAMPLE COLLECTION
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A. Every newborn infant, whether born in a hospital, birthing center, or at home shall receive tests on two newborn screening blood samples; unless the parents or guardians, after being informed of the reasons for the tests, waive the requirements for the tests in writing.
B. All birthing facilities, and midwives, in NM are required to practice uniform discharge screening regardless of the age or feeding status of the newborn.
C. Prematurity and transfusion status will be noted on the collection form in the space provided. Newborns who require any anticipated blood transfusion shall have a blood sample taken before the procedure. In those rare events where a screen was obtained after a transfusion, the facility is still required to submit the specimen for screening.
D. All birthing hospitals, birthing centers, and midwives will inform the parents of the requirement for a second screen prior to discharge. The PCP, birthing hospital, midwives, nurses, nurse practitioner or physician shall give the parents educational brochures supplied by program, and shall advise them where the test may be obtained.
E. In the case of inter-hospital transfer of an infant, the transferring hospital shall provide written notification to the receiving hospital indicating whether or not a specimen has been taken prior to transfer.