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Please see above for information on ordering Newborn Screening supplies. The result reports for the newborn screens will go to the original facility that purchased the kits UNLESS: 2. Lawmakers and law enforcement officials in . In other states, mandatory reporters must report suspected drug use in mothers, as it's consider a form of child abuse. It is understood that it may not be possible to send all specimens as soon as possible after collection, especially for those specimens drawn before weekends or mail holidays. When does the screening have to be performed? However, if a specimen were collected at 6 or 12 or 18 hours that will probably have some impact on the metabolitesthat are measured and their potential to be elevated. No bill is sent for Medicaid, CHIP or charity care newborn kits. One kit is required for each screen. Some newborns have gastrointestinal systems that are too immature to absorb nutrients safely, and therefore receive their initial nutrient (amino acids, sugars and lipids) through intravenous (IV) feeding, which is called total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Specimens that will have the DNA testing performedhave the above note on the NBS report. This can make a tremendous difference in health outcomes for the child. What form do I need to fill out to request an exchange? When will results be available through the Web Application? DSHS will act upon the latest valid and applicable Parent Decision Form for Storage and Use of Newborn Screening Blood Spot Cards received. Demographic Entry through the Texas Newborn Screening Web Application (for Healthcare Providers). For insurance/self-pay test kits, DSHS will bill the person or facility that orders kits. Fatty acid markers quickly start to normalize after the first few days of life. With the IRT/IRT/DNA model used in Texas, newborn screens are tested for a panel of 40 DNA mutations when the second screen has an elevated IRT result or if the first screen is elevated and a second screen is not received by DSHS. When the newborn screen specimen is collected before 24 hours of age or on older children, the test may not identify some of these conditions.