Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Health
Title R438 - Utah Public Health Laboratory
Rule R438-15 - Newborn Screening
Section R438-15-12 - Testing Refusal

Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 438-15-12
Current through Bulletin 2023-24, December 15, 2023

A parent or legal guardian may refuse to allow the required testing for religious reasons. The health care provider or institution shall file in the newborn's record documentation of refusal, reason, education of family about the disorders, and a signed waiver by both parents or legal guardian. The practitioner or institution shall submit a copy of the refusal to the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Newborn Screening Program, P.O. Box 144710, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4710.

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2018-3, effective 1/29/2018

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2019-1, effective 1/1/2019

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-19, effective 9/15/2020

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-13, effective 7/10/2023

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-14, effective 7/10/2023

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