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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.

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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

18 Hours

Compare
SelectLocationBirth VolumeLetter GradeSuccessful First DrawsCollection TimeTransit Time
ALTA VIEW HOSPITAL300A-99.30%25 Hours38 Hours
AMERICAN FORK HOSPITAL875A99.80%28 Hours25 Hours
ASHLEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER84B97.60%28 Hours77 Hours
BEAR RIVER VALLEY HOSPITAL33A-100%24 Hours44 Hours
BEAVER VALLEY HOSPITAL7B+100%27 Hours51 Hours
BLUE MOUNTAIN HOSPITAL18B+100.00%25 Hours79 Hours
BRIGHAM CITY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL88B+100.00%30 Hours68 Hours
CACHE VALLEY HOSPITAL79B+100%30 Hours56 Hours
CASTLEVIEW HOSPITAL69B98.60%28 Hours53 Hours
CEDAR CITY HOSPITAL238A-99.60%25 Hours44 Hours
CENTRAL VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER74B+99%24 Hours43 Hours
DAVIS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER316B+98.10%27 Hours40 Hours
DELTA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL16A100%29 Hours26 Hours
DMG069FM1C+100%768 Hours72 Hours
FILLMORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL6A100%24 Hours32 Hours
GARFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL10A-100.00%31 Hours43 Hours
GUNNISON VALLEY HOSPITAL38B-95%47 Hours37 Hours
HEBER VALLEY HOSPITAL74A-97.30%29 Hours35 Hours
INTERMOUNTAIN MEDICAL CENTER919A+99.30%35 Hours22 Hours
JORDAN VALLEY - WEST CAMPUS34C+94.10%55 Hours40 Hours
JORDAN VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER128B+99%27 Hours48 Hours
KANE COUNTY HOSPITAL6B+100.00%24 Hours88 Hours
LAKEVIEW HOSPITAL96A100%39 Hours26 Hours
LAYTON HOSPITAL546A99.30%27 Hours25 Hours
LDS HOSPITAL557A99.30%25 Hours31 Hours
LOGAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL543A-99.60%34 Hours44 Hours
LONE PEAK HOSPITAL490B98%29 Hours49 Hours
MCKAY-DEE HOSPITAL612A-98.40%32 Hours32 Hours
MOAB REGIONAL HOSPITAL21B+100.00%25 Hours59 Hours
MOUNTAIN POINT MEDICAL CENTER236A-100.00%24 Hours44 Hours
MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL92A-100.00%29 Hours44 Hours
MOUNTAIN WEST MEDICAL CENTER96B-95.80%26 Hours63 Hours
OGDEN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER472B96.80%30 Hours45 Hours
OREM COMMUNITY HOSPITAL216A100%34 Hours32 Hours
PARK CITY HOSPITAL81B+99%25 Hours42 Hours
PRIMARY CHILDRENS HOSPITAL73A-100%50 Hours34 Hours
PRIMARY CHILDRENS HOSPITAL - LEHI7B+85.70%34 Hours21 Hours
RIVERTON HOSPITAL716A100%28 Hours33 Hours
SAN JUAN HOSPITAL9B+100.00%29 Hours88 Hours
SANPETE VALLEY HOSPITAL35B+97%30 Hours36 Hours
SEVIER VALLEY HOSPITAL76B+98.70%25 Hours43 Hours
SPANISH FORK HOSPITAL232A100.00%27 Hours33 Hours
ST MARKS HOSPITAL486B+99.00%27 Hours52 Hours
ST. GEORGE REGIONAL HOSPITAL840B+98.50%26 Hours43 Hours
TIMPANOGOS REGIONAL HOSPITAL502B+99.20%29 Hours62 Hours
UINTAH BASIN MEDICAL CENTER122C+93.40%31 Hours62 Hours
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH HOSPITAL1387A99.60%28 Hours27 Hours
UTAH VALLEY HOSPITAL967A+99.70%33 Hours23 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.