42 USC 300b-14 - National contingency plan for newborn screening

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 16, 2024

§ 300b–14.

National contingency plan for newborn screening

(a)

In general

(b)

Contents

The contingency plan developed under subsection (a) shall include a plan for—

(1)

the collection and transport of specimens;

(2)

the shipment of specimens to State newborn screening laboratories;

(3)

the processing of specimens;

(4)

the reporting of screening results to physicians and families;

(5)

the diagnostic confirmation of positive screening results;

(6)

ensuring the availability of treatment and management resources;

(7)

educating families about newborn screening; and

(8)

carrying out other activities determined appropriate by the Secretary.

(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title XI, § 1115, as added Pub. L. 110–204, § 7, Apr. 24, 2008, 122 Stat. 711; amended Pub. L. 113–240, § 8, Dec. 18, 2014, 128 Stat. 2855.)

cite as: 42 USC 300b-14