R438-15-11. Inadequate or Unsatisfactory Specimen, or QNS Specimen

  If the Department finds an inadequate or unsatisfactory specimen, or QNS specimen, the Department shall inform the institution or medical home/practitioner noted on the Newborn Screening form.

  (1) The institution or medical home/practitioner that submitted the inadequate or unsatisfactory, or QNS specimen shall submit an appropriate specimen in accordance with Section R438-15-9. The responsible institution or medical home/practitioner shall collect and submit the new specimen within two days of notice, and the responsible institution or medical home/practitioner shall label the form for testing as directed by the Department.

  (2) The parent or legal guardian of a newborn identified with an inadequate or unsatisfactory specimen or QNS specimen shall promptly take the newborn to the institution or medical home/practitioner to have an appropriate specimen collected.