Texas Administrative Code
Title 25 - HEALTH SERVICES
Part 1 - DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES
Chapter 37 - MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH SERVICES
Subchapter E - NEWBORN SCREENING FOR CRITICAL CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE
Section 37.78 - Test Procedures and Standards
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) A screening test for CCHD using pulse oximetry must be performed at a birthing facility that provides care to newborn patients except as described in § 37.77 of this title (relating to Exemption from Screen). If another U.S. Federal Drug Administration approved instrument is available, it will be posted as identified in subsection (b) of this section.
(b) Testing procedures must be consistent with the most current published screening algorithm and any other protocol currently posted, linked, or referenced on the department's Newborn Screening website at http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/newborn/.
(c) Pulse oximeters used to conduct CCHD newborn screening must meet the standards and accuracy as determined by the Food and Drug Administration for hospital use in newborns.
(d) Newborns in the NICU must receive CCHD screening prior to discharge except as described in § 37.77 of this title (relating to Exemption from Screen).
