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