R438-15-5. Responsibility for Collection of the First Specimen

  (1) If the newborn is born in an institution, the institution must collect and submit an appropriate specimen, unless the newborn is transferred to another institution prior to 48 hours of age.

  (2) If the newborn is born outside of an institution, the practitioner or other person primarily responsible for providing assistance to the mother at the birth must arrange for the collection and submission of an appropriate specimen.

  (3) If there is no other person in attendance of the birth, the parent or legal guardian must arrange for the collection and submission of an appropriate specimen.

  (4) If the newborn is transferred to another institution prior to 48 hours of age, the receiving health institution must collect and submit an appropriate specimen.