Section R438-15-6 - Timing of Collection of First Specimen(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.Utah Admin. Code R438-15-6
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2018-3, effective 1/29/2018Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2019-1, effective 1/1/2019Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-19, effective 9/15/2020Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-13, effective 7/10/2023Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-14, effective 7/10/2023