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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

17 Hours

Compare
SelectLocationBirth VolumeLetter GradeSuccessful First DrawsCollection TimeTransit Time
ALTA VIEW HOSPITAL275B+98.90%27 Hours39 Hours
AMERICAN FORK HOSPITAL831A99.80%27 Hours26 Hours
ASHLEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER75B98.70%28 Hours74 Hours
BEAR RIVER VALLEY HOSPITAL36A-100%25 Hours45 Hours
BEAVER VALLEY HOSPITAL8A-100%27 Hours48 Hours
BLUE MOUNTAIN HOSPITAL17B+100.00%24 Hours86 Hours
BRIGHAM CITY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL88B97.70%33 Hours60 Hours
CACHE VALLEY HOSPITAL79B+100%30 Hours57 Hours
CASTLEVIEW HOSPITAL65B+100.00%28 Hours50 Hours
CEDAR CITY HOSPITAL251A-99.20%27 Hours44 Hours
CENTRAL VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER82B+99%26 Hours42 Hours
DAVIS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER289B+98.60%27 Hours40 Hours
DELTA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL15A+100%27 Hours24 Hours
DMG069FM1C+100%768 Hours72 Hours
FILLMORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL9A100%29 Hours35 Hours
GARFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL11A-100.00%31 Hours48 Hours
GUNNISON VALLEY HOSPITAL40B-88%38 Hours39 Hours
HEBER VALLEY HOSPITAL77B+96.10%30 Hours33 Hours
INTERMOUNTAIN MEDICAL CENTER906A+99.60%35 Hours22 Hours
JORDAN VALLEY - WEST CAMPUS30C90.00%58 Hours39 Hours
JORDAN VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER143B+99%27 Hours47 Hours
KANE COUNTY HOSPITAL7B-100.00%21 Hours86 Hours
LAKEVIEW HOSPITAL90A+100%38 Hours23 Hours
LAYTON HOSPITAL506A-98.80%26 Hours25 Hours
LDS HOSPITAL570A99.50%25 Hours31 Hours
LOGAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL525A-99.60%34 Hours45 Hours
LONE PEAK HOSPITAL477B+97%29 Hours45 Hours
MCKAY-DEE HOSPITAL593A-98.80%30 Hours31 Hours
MOAB REGIONAL HOSPITAL14B+100.00%24 Hours57 Hours
MOUNTAIN POINT MEDICAL CENTER248A-99.60%25 Hours44 Hours
MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL89A-100.00%31 Hours46 Hours
MOUNTAIN WEST MEDICAL CENTER99B97.00%26 Hours64 Hours
OGDEN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER464B+97.60%32 Hours44 Hours
OREM COMMUNITY HOSPITAL207A100%32 Hours31 Hours
PARK CITY HOSPITAL99B+98%25 Hours42 Hours
PRIMARY CHILDRENS HOSPITAL62B+100%60 Hours31 Hours
PRIMARY CHILDRENS HOSPITAL - LEHI5B+80.00%43 Hours24 Hours
RIVERTON HOSPITAL701A100%28 Hours33 Hours
SAN JUAN HOSPITAL11B+100.00%26 Hours92 Hours
SANPETE VALLEY HOSPITAL33B+97%28 Hours37 Hours
SEVIER VALLEY HOSPITAL69A-100.00%25 Hours42 Hours
SPANISH FORK HOSPITAL234A100.00%27 Hours31 Hours
ST MARKS HOSPITAL474B98.70%25 Hours52 Hours
ST. GEORGE REGIONAL HOSPITAL821B+98.80%25 Hours42 Hours
TIMPANOGOS REGIONAL HOSPITAL476B98.90%27 Hours63 Hours
UINTAH BASIN MEDICAL CENTER115C+93.90%30 Hours62 Hours
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH HOSPITAL1344A99.50%28 Hours28 Hours
UTAH VALLEY HOSPITAL943A+99.80%34 Hours22 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.