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IN HB1121

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/7/2016

Primary Sponsor

Heath VanNatter

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Hospitals and physicians must take blood samples from every newborn infant for testing of designated disorders and transport samples to designated laboratories
  • Blood samples must be collected at least 24 hours after a newborn infant begins a protein diet, except for preterm infants or infants receiving total exchange blood transfusion
  • If a newborn is discharged before the 24-hour requirement is met, the first blood sample must be collected at least 3 hours before discharge and a second sample must be collected between 48 and 120 hours after birth
  • Amends IC 16-41-17-8 and becomes effective July 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Newborn screenings. Establishes when a blood sample must be taken from a newborn infant for testing for certain disorders. Provides that the time requirement for taking a blood sample does not apply to preterm infants or newborn infants who receive a total exchange blood transfusion.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health

1/7/2016

Committee Referrals

Public Health1/7/2016

Full Bill Text

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