Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 24, June 14, 2024
Section 64-91-4 - When Screening is Required4.1. W. Va. Code §16-22-3 requires that all infants born in the state be screened for detection and control of diseases in newborn children as listed in section 5.4.2. When the birth takes place in a licensed birthing facility the primary care provider must perform or cause to be performed newborn screening as listed in section 5 within 48 hours of birth, or before discharge from the birthing facility, whichever comes first.4.3. If an infant is born in a non-hospital or non-birthing facility, including a home, the person in attendance at the birth must perform or cause to be performed the newborn screening as listed in section 5 within 48 hours of the birth.4.4. If a specimen is unacceptable or a positive screen result occurs, the primary care provider must perform or cause to be performed a second screen.