Utah Admin. Code 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.
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