R438-15-6. Timing of Collection of First Specimen

  The first specimen shall be collected between 24 and 48 hours of the newborn's life. Except:

  (1) If the newborn is discharged from an institution before 48 hours of age, an appropriate specimen must be collected within four hours of discharge.

  (2) If the newborn is to receive a blood transfusion or dialysis, the appropriate specimen must be collected immediately before the procedure, except in emergency situations where time does not allow for collection of the specimen. If the newborn receives a blood transfusion or dialysis prior to collecting the appropriate specimen the following must be done:

  (a) Repeat the collection and submission of an appropriate specimen 7-10 days after last transfusion or dialysis for a second screening specimen;

  (b) Repeat the collection and submission of an appropriate specimen 120 days after last transfusion or dialysis for a first screening specimen.