Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Health
Title R438 - Utah Public Health Laboratory
Rule R438-15 - Newborn Screening
Section R438-15-6 - Timing of Collection of First Specimen
Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 438-15-6
Current through Bulletin 2024-06, March 15, 2024
(1) The first specimen shall be collected between 24 and 48 hours of the newborn's life, except as outlined in Subsection R438-15-6(2).
(2) If the newborn is discharged from an institution before 24 hours of age, a specimen must be collected within two hours of discharge.
(3) If the newborn is to receive a blood transfusion or dialysis, a specimen must be collected prior to the procedure, unless an emergency situation prevents sufficient time for collection. If the newborn receives a blood transfusion or dialysis prior to collecting the appropriate specimen, the health care provider must:
(a) repeat the collection and submission
of an appropriate specimen 7-10 days after last transfusion or dialysis for a
second screening specimen; and
(b)
repeat the collection and submission of an appropriate specimen 120 days after
last transfusion or dialysis for a first screening specimen.
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