Utah Administrative Code (Current through November 1, 2019) |
R438. Disease, Control and Prevention |
R438-15. Newborn Screening |
R438-15-12. Testing Refusal
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A parent or legal guardian may refuse to allow the required testing for religious reasons only. The medical home/practitioner or institution shall file in the newborn's record documentation of refusal, reason, education of family about the disorders, and a signed waiver by both parents or legal guardian. The practitioner or institution shall submit a copy of the refusal to the Utah Department of Health, Newborn Screening Program, P.O. Box 144710, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4710.