Section 7 AAC 27.510 - Uniform standards(a) The screening of newborn children for congenital disorders under 7 AAC 27.510 - 7 AAC 27.590 must be performed at a single laboratory designated by the department. The screening must be performed on a specimen of the newborn child's blood collected as specified in 7 AAC 27.530. The screening must include tests for phenylketonuria, hypothyroidism, galactosemia, and congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Other conditions may be tested for if the designated laboratory has a test method suitable to the department.(b) Unless the parent or guardian denies a request for specimens, screening under 7 AAC 27.510 - 7 AAC 27.590 is required for a newborn child in the state. A newborn child who has not been screened must be reported to the department as prescribed in 7 AAC 27.530(c).Eff. 12/30/77, Register 64; am 2/3/88, Register 105; am 7/13/94, Register 131; am 7/16/2011, Register 199; am 7/1/2018,Register 226, July 2018Authority:AS 18.05.040
AS 18.15.200
AS 18.15.210