Notice of Rulemaking
The Northwest Regional Newborn Screening Program (NWRNBS) is amending the Oregon Administrative Rules governing the Program (333-024). The rule change is administrative and should not affect provider practices. The rule changes will go into effect February 1, 2020.
Newborn Bloodspot Screening Program Notices
The NWRNBS is providing prior provider communications for reference:
- Letter: November 12, 2019 (pdf) - Oregon Administrative Rule Change and Practitioner's Manual Update, effective November 25, 2019
- Letter: September 19, 2018 (pdf) - Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSDs) added to the screening panel, implemented October 1, 2018
- Letter: March 19, 2018 (pdf) - Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSDs) added to OAR; Changes to timelines to collect and submit specimens; Change fees for newborn screening test kits, Implemented April 1, 2018