181 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 2, § 008

Current through September 17, 2024

Section 181-2-008 - BIRTHS NOT ATTENDED BY A PHYSICIAN

In the event a birth is not attended by a physician, the person registering the birth (who may be the parent) must ensure that:

(A) The newborn has a newborn screening blood spot specimen collected as set out in this chapter (between 24 and 48 hours of birth);

(B) The specimen is submitted to the testing laboratory designated by the Department as set out in this chapter (within 24 hours of collection); and

(C) In response to a positive screening result, a confirmatory specimen is submitted to a testing laboratory in accordance with this chapter within 48 hours of receipt of the newborn screening result.

181 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 2, § 008

Adopted effective 6/5/2018

Amended effective 9/21/2020

Amended effective 9/17/2024