Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 511-5-5-.08 - Abnormal Test Results

(1) In the event of an abnormal test result from the NBS Card, the appropriate newborn screening follow-up provider shall notify the baby's physician or healthcare provider, and the parent or legal guardian, in accordance with the Georgia Newborn Screening Policy and Procedure Manual.

(2) In the event of an abnormal test result for CCHD, an appropriate assessment or referral shall be made immediately, in accordance with the Georgia Newborn Screening Policy and Procedure Manual.

(3) In the event of a newborn not passing the newborn hearing screening test, the person administering the newborn hearing screening test shall notify the Department of Public Health (DPH) in accordance with the Georgia Newborn Screening Policy and Procedure Manual.

(4) In the event of an abnormal test for cCMV, the provider administering the cCMV test shall notify the Department. The appropriate follow-up provider shall notify the baby's physician or healthcare provider, and the parent or legal guardian, in accordance with the Georgia Newborn Screening Policy and Procedure Manual.

(5) If the parents or legal guardians cannot be reached or are non-responsive, the Department or the parents' county health department should be contacted for assistance.

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 511-5-5-.08

O.C.G.A. §§ 31-2A-6, 31-12-5 through 31-12-7.

Original Rule entitled "Abnormal Test Results" adopted. F. May 13, 2014; eff. June 2, 2014. Amended: F. Sept. 16, 2024; eff. Oct. 9, 2024, as specified by the Agency.