R438-15-14. Confidentiality and Related Information

(1) The department releases test results to the institution of birth for first specimens and to the health care provider for the second specimen, as noted on the newborn screening form. (2) The department notifies the health care provider noted on the newborn screening form of any results that require follow up. (3) The department releases information to the health care provider or other health practitioner on a need-to-know basis. Release may be oral, by a hard copy of results, or electronically by authorized access. (4) Upon request from the parent or guardian, the department may release results as directed in the release form. (5) Each request for test results or records is governed by Title 26B, Chapter 8, Part 4, Health Statistics. (6) The department may release information in summary, statistical, or other forms that do not identify an individual. (7) A testing laboratory that analyzes newborn screening samples for the department may not release information or samples without the department's express written direction.