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Quick diagnosis and immediate treatment are critical for disorders diagnosed by Newborn Screening. See how the Utah Department of Health and Human Services and Utah Hospitals are performing, with the most current Newborn Screening Stats & Data.

*Stats based on previous three months.

**View our “How do we score? ” guide for more details.

Practitioner's Manual

Utah Newborn Screening Program Performance

Average time until your baby's first-screen results are completed, ideally < 5 days after birth.

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Grade: A

4 Days

17 Hours

Compare
SelectLocationBirth VolumeLetter GradeSuccessful First DrawsCollection TimeTransit Time
ALTA VIEW HOSPITAL278A-99.60%26 Hours40 Hours
AMERICAN FORK HOSPITAL831A99.80%28 Hours25 Hours
ASHLEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER94B98.90%25 Hours69 Hours
BEAR RIVER VALLEY HOSPITAL28A-100%27 Hours42 Hours
BEAVER VALLEY HOSPITAL8A100%24 Hours30 Hours
BLUE MOUNTAIN HOSPITAL16B+100.00%27 Hours84 Hours
BRIGHAM CITY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL84B+100.00%26 Hours63 Hours
CACHE VALLEY HOSPITAL82B+100%32 Hours61 Hours
CASTLEVIEW HOSPITAL72B98.60%30 Hours60 Hours
CEDAR CITY HOSPITAL201A-99.00%25 Hours42 Hours
CENTRAL VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER71B99%24 Hours47 Hours
DAVIS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER286B+98.60%28 Hours38 Hours
DELTA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL23A100%25 Hours29 Hours
FILLMORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL5A100%29 Hours29 Hours
GARFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL13A-100%24 Hours41 Hours
GUNNISON VALLEY HOSPITAL29B-93.10%40 Hours41 Hours
HEBER VALLEY HOSPITAL63A100%33 Hours35 Hours
INTERMOUNTAIN MEDICAL CENTER898A+99.20%34 Hours21 Hours
JORDAN VALLEY - WEST CAMPUS35A-97.10%25 Hours35 Hours
JORDAN VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER135B+97.80%28 Hours45 Hours
KANE COUNTY HOSPITAL6B+100%32 Hours88 Hours
LAKEVIEW HOSPITAL103A+100.00%40 Hours23 Hours
LAYTON HOSPITAL496A100%27 Hours25 Hours
LDS HOSPITAL505A99.40%26 Hours30 Hours
LOGAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL520A-100.00%34 Hours42 Hours
LONE PEAK HOSPITAL500A-99.20%28 Hours45 Hours
MCKAY-DEE HOSPITAL601A99%30 Hours32 Hours
MOAB REGIONAL HOSPITAL23B-95.70%27 Hours66 Hours
MOUNTAIN POINT MEDICAL CENTER197A-99.50%29 Hours48 Hours
MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL105A-100.00%28 Hours39 Hours
MOUNTAIN WEST MEDICAL CENTER92B97.80%25 Hours48 Hours
OGDEN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER454B+98.00%29 Hours41 Hours
OREM COMMUNITY HOSPITAL191A99.50%36 Hours29 Hours
PARK CITY HOSPITAL82A-100%26 Hours45 Hours
PRIMARY CHILDRENS HOSPITAL48B+100%48 Hours39 Hours
PRIMARY CHILDRENS HOSPITAL - LEHI6A+100%40 Hours20 Hours
RIVERTON HOSPITAL697A99.10%28 Hours33 Hours
SAN JUAN HOSPITAL13C+92%48 Hours98 Hours
SANPETE VALLEY HOSPITAL36A-100.00%30 Hours40 Hours
SEVIER VALLEY HOSPITAL71B+99%25 Hours43 Hours
SPANISH FORK HOSPITAL246A100.00%28 Hours32 Hours
ST MARKS HOSPITAL441B+98.60%27 Hours47 Hours
ST. GEORGE REGIONAL HOSPITAL759A-99.10%26 Hours46 Hours
TIMPANOGOS REGIONAL HOSPITAL448B+99.80%28 Hours57 Hours
UINTAH BASIN MEDICAL CENTER118C+93.20%34 Hours65 Hours
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH HOSPITAL1291A99.80%28 Hours28 Hours
UTAH VALLEY HOSPITAL983A+99.50%34 Hours21 Hours

Summary of Collection Steps

Fill out the Newborn Screening Card:

  • View a sample card here .
  • Clearly print ALL information in spaces provided in BLUE or BLACK ink.
  • Check all information for accuracy.

Complete the First Sample Collection within 24-48 hours of birth:

  • View step-by-step instructions here .
  • ONE large drop of blood per circle. Fill all 7 circles.
  • Do not use a capillary tube for collection as it may damage the card and alter the results.

Complete the Second Collection between 7-16 days after birth

  • Complete all information on the second card as detailed above.
  • Replacement cards are available if parent does not have original second card. Order replacement cards here. Write the original card number from the first screening below the replacement card number.
  • The original card number is available through the birthing facility or the Newborn Screening Program at 801-584-8256.

After Collection

  • Dry horizontally at room temperature for three hours. Drying racks are available at no charge.
  • Once dry, fold the biohazard flap over the sample and place in envelope provided.
  • Send the sample to the Newborn Screening Lab within 24 hours of collection. The use of a courier is recommended.