Sec. 10.52.12.06. Pre-Test Information

Before a blood-spot specimen is sent for newborn screening, a health care provider or the individual’s designated representative shall provide to the newborn infant’s parent or guardian an explanation of newborn screening that includes:

A. Reasons for newborn screening, including the;

(1) Purpose of the testing; and

(2) Nature and consequences of being affected by a hereditary or congenital disorder or being a carrier of a hereditary or congenital disorder; and

B. A parent or guardian's right to object to having the testing performed, including:

(1) Stating that newborn screening is wholly voluntary;

(2) Explaining any risk involved in having newborn screening performed; and

(3) Providing a reasonable opportunity to object to screening.