7 AAC 27.510. Uniform standards

(a) The screening of newborn children for metabolic disorders under 7 AAC 27.510 - 7 AAC 27.580 must be performed at a single laboratory designated by the department. The screening must be performed on a specimen of the newborn child's blood collected as specified in 7 AAC 27.530. The screening must include tests for phenylketonuria, hypothyroidism, galactosemia, and congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Other conditions may be tested for if the designated laboratory has a test method suitable to the department.

(b) Unless the parent or guardian denies a request for specimens as described in AS 18.15.200 (f), screening under 7 AAC 72.510 - 7 AAC 27.580 is required for a newborn child in the state. A newborn child who has not been screened must be reported to the department as prescribed in 7 AAC 27.530(c) and (d).

History: Eff. 12/30/77, Register 64; am 2/3/88, Register 105; am 7/13/94, Register 131

Authority: AS 18.05.040

AS 18.15.200

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