Section 7.27.510. 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 18.15.210, screening under 7 AAC 27.510 - 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).  

Authorities

18.05.040;18.15.200;18.15.210

Notes

Reference

12 AAC 14.530
7 AAC 27.510
7 AAC 27.520
7 AAC 27.530
7 AAC 27.580
7 AAC 27.590
7 AAC 27.620

Authority

AS 18.05.040 AS 18.15.200 AS 18.15.210

History

Eff. 12/30/77, Register 64; am 2/3/88, Register 105; am 7/13/94, Register 131; am 7/16/2011, Register 199