25 Tex. Admin. Code § 37.78 - Test Procedures and Standards
(a) A screening
test for CCHD using pulse oximetry must be performed at a birthing facility
that provides care to newborn patients except as described in §
37.77 of this title (relating to
Exemption from Screen). If another U.S. Federal Drug Administration approved
instrument is available, it will be posted as identified in subsection (b) of
this section.
(b) Testing
procedures must be consistent with the most current published screening
algorithm and any other protocol currently posted, linked, or referenced on the
department's Newborn Screening website at
http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/newborn/.
(c) Pulse oximeters used to conduct CCHD
newborn screening must meet the standards and accuracy as determined by the
Food and Drug Administration for hospital use in newborns.
(d) Newborns in the NICU must receive CCHD
screening prior to discharge except as described in §
37.77 of this title (relating to
Exemption from Screen).
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