Rule 511-5-5-.10 - Revisions to Newborn Screening PanelThe Commissioner of Public Health may from time to time change the roster of conditions for which testing is required. In determining which conditions are to be added or deleted from the newborn screening panel, the Commissioner may seek the advice and guidance of the Newborn Screening and Genetics Advisory Committee. Criteria to be considered in adding disorders shall include, without limitation, the following:
(a) Whether the disorder has significant morbidity and mortality when not identified and not treated before symptoms appear;(b) Whether early clinical identification of the disorder is unlikely;(c) Whether the prevalence of the disorder in the population is frequent enough to justify screening an entire population;(d) Whether appropriate and effective technology and trained personnel are available to perform the additional tests;(e) Whether resources for follow-up and counseling are available;(f) Whether resources and efficacious treatment are available; and(g) Whether the disorder is recommended for screening by any national professional organization such as, but not limited to the Secretary's Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders of Newborns and Children, The American Academy of Pediatrics and the National March of Dimes.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 511-5-5-.10
O.C.G.A. 31-2A-6, 31-12-5 through -7.
Original Rule entitled "Revisions to Newborn Screening Panel" adopted. F. May 13, 2014; eff. June 2, 2014.