12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-71-140 - Responsibilities of metabolic treatment and genetic centers facilities

A. The department's contracted metabolic treatment and genetic centers facilities shall collaborate with a specialized testing laboratory or laboratories for performing diagnostic testing on infants referred by the department's newborn screening program in accordance with § 32.1-65 of the Code of Virginia.

B. The department's contracted metabolic treatment and genetic centers facilities shall provide the following clinical services:

1. Consultation on screened-abnormal results to healthcare providers;

2. Family counseling and support;

3. Regularly scheduled clinics;

4. Appropriate inpatient care facilities;

5. Clinical genetic services; and

6. Nutritional counseling and support.

C. The department's contracted metabolic treatment and genetic centers facilities shall provide written diagnostic and other related case information to the department's newborn screening program.

Notes

12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-71-140

Amended, Virginia Register Volume 30, Issue 7, eff. January 24, 2014. Derived from Virginia Register Volume 23, Issue 13, eff. April 4, 2007.

Statutory Authority: §§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-67 of the Code of Virginia.