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Newborn Screening
Policies |
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Opt-Out:
While it is not encouraged, parents may refuse newborn screening for their
newborn for any reason. The person responsible for collecting the specimen
must collect a written refusal from the parent that must be put in the
medical record.
Storage and Use of Dried Blood Spot:
After the newborn has been screened for all conditions, both the blood
specimen and the related information will remain for a designated period
of time. The laboratory must maintain records of screening results and
follow-up testing for at least 6 years. Residual blood specimen is stored
for six months, after which the specimen is destroyed. The health
department safeguards all information sufficiently to ensure the
confidentiality of individuals in the program.
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More information |
| Mail: |
| Bonifacio
(Jojo) Dy, M.D. |
| Acting
Newborn Screening Laboratory Director |
| 1217 N.
Pearl St. |
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Jacksonville, FL. 32202 |
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Phone: (904)
791-1648 |
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Fax: (904) 791-1671 |
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This page last was last updated:
09/20/12
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