Utah Admin. Code R438-15-12 - Testing Refusal

A parent or legal guardian may refuse to allow the required testing for religious reasons. The health care provider or institution shall file in the newborn's record documentation of refusal, reason, education of family about the disorders, and a signed waiver by both parents or legal guardian. The practitioner or institution shall submit a copy of the refusal to the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Newborn Screening Program, P.O. Box 144710, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4710.

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Utah Admin. Code R438-15-12

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2018-3, effective 1/29/2018 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2019-1, effective 1/1/2019 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-19, effective 9/15/2020 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-13, effective 7/10/2023 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-14, effective 7/10/2023