Ch. 1, § 8. Informed Consent

(a) Before performing the initial and second bloodspot specimen collection or pulse oximetry screening, the qualified healthcare professional shall obtain the informed consent of the child's parent or guardian, according to W.S. 35-4-801(c). The qualified healthcare professional performing the initial bloodspot specimen collection shall inform the child's parent or guardian about the importance of a second bloodspot specimen collection between approximately seven (7) and fourteen (14) days of age. (b) If a parent or guardian objects to the initial bloodspot specimen collection or pulse oximetry screening: (i) The child is exempt from the objected screening; (ii) The parent or guardian shall complete a written waiver form; and (iii) The qualified healthcare professional shall assure completion of the written waiver form documenting the objection and submit the waiver form to the Department within ten (10) days of birth. (c) If a parent or guardian objects to the second bloodspot specimen collection: (i) The child is exempt from the objected screening; and (ii) The parent or guardian shall complete a written waiver form.