Not all the analytes have to be abnormal to indicate a problem. Why shouldnt we call the Newborn Screen the PKU test? No. It is not requirement that a facility submit newborn screening specimens in order to access newborn screening results online. Healthcare providers can request newborn screening results for their patients by contacting DSHS Laboratory Reporting, Monday through Friday 8am to 5 pm, by either: Sending a fax request to 512-776-7533 or calling 512-776-7578. Is newborn screening covered by insurance? Laws on drug testing mothers and their newborns vary from state to state; however, the risk of testing positive for illicit drugs makes using extremely high risk. In 2017, there were 1,458 overdose deaths involving opioids in Texas a deaths per 100,000 persons.3 From 2011 to 2017, the Texas Medicaid program implemented policies and processes to promote appropriate prescribing and utilization of opioids. In 2017, a woman from Whitesboro, Texas was arrested after giving birth to a baby that tested positive for methamphetamine. Ship dried specimens as soon as possible, preferably via overnight courier. DSHS will automatically process the request as an exchange. It should be mailed to the DSHS address listed on the form, or they can return it to the hospital, doctors office, or collection facility. TAC 25.1.37D, Rule 37.55states that the Parent Decision Form for Storage and Use of Newborn Screening Blood Spot Cards, page 2 of the Newborn Screening Collection Kit, must be distributed to the parents or guardians by healthcare workers, upon the collection of EACH newborn screening specimen. What are the DSHS laboratorys recommendations for meeting the College of American Pathologist (CAP) Newborn Screening Specimen Tracking requirement? If the parent states that they have Medicaid or are in the process of getting Medicaid but do not have the number available, which specimen collection card should be used? The laboratory used will depend on insurance requirements and local availability. The only legal reason to refuse newborn screening is if it conflicts with your religious tenets or practices. What do we do if a baby has anunsatisfactory screen, but we are unable to get the baby back in for another one after multiple attempts to contact/notify the parent/guardian? The diseases can cause growth problems, mental or physical delays, deafness, blindness, seizures, and early death. New moms face suspicion over error-prone drug tests - al Do we still have to hand-write the demographic information onto the cards? Pediatrix charges $150 or more for the test, said audiologists familiar with the company. Helpful Unhelpful. Specimen Collection and Supply Ordering (for Healthcare Providers). The Texas DSHS Laboratory Reporting Department can provide newborn screening results from 1991 to present. Please submit the specimen. Many states' laws require syphilis testing of pregnant women. What happens to the residual dried blood spots after testing?