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UTAH DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - NEWBORN SCREENING PROGRAM 2025

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The document outlines the Utah Department of Health's Newborn Screening Program for Congenital Hypothyroidism (CH), emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and treatment to prevent developmental delays. It discusses the high rate of false positives in current screening methods and proposes a new protocol that prioritizes thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) as the primary measurement, aiming to reduce false positives while accurately identifying true cases of CH. The document includes historical context, methodology, and expected outcomes of the new screening criteria.

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Is newborn screening mandatory in Utah?

Utah law opens in a new tab requires that all newborns be screened twice, once between 24-48 hours of birth, and again at approximately two weeks. Discover why this program is mandatory and how it is saving hundreds of Utah lives every year.

What is included in the newborn screening program?

Newborn screening is a simple procedure to find out if baby has a congenital metabolic disorder that may lead to mental retardation and even death if left untreated. Importance of Newborn Screening Newborn screening allows for early detection of disorders. If detected, treatment may be done immediately.