R438-15-8. Timing of Collection of the Second Specimen  


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  •   A second specimen shall be collected between 7 and 16 days of age.

      (1) The parent or legal guardian shall arrange for the collection and submission of the appropriate second specimen through an institution, medical home/practitioner, or local health department.

      (2) If the newborn's first specimen was obtained prior to 24 hours of age, the second specimen shall be collected by fourteen days of age.

      (3) If the newborn is hospitalized beyond the seventh day of life, the institution shall arrange for the collection and submission of the appropriate second specimen.