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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: B

5 Days

2 Hours

Compare
SelectLocationBirth VolumeLetter GradeSuccessful First DrawsCollection TimeTransit Time
ALTA VIEW HOSPITAL255A-98.80%26 Hours35 Hours
AMERICAN FORK HOSPITAL765A99.90%27 Hours25 Hours
ASHLEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER55B+100%27 Hours66 Hours
BEAR RIVER VALLEY HOSPITAL27C+92.60%30 Hours59 Hours
BEAVER VALLEY HOSPITAL9A100%29 Hours32 Hours
BLUE MOUNTAIN HOSPITAL15B+100.00%26 Hours86 Hours
BRIGHAM CITY COMMUNITY HOSPITA91B+100.00%29 Hours54 Hours
CACHE VALLEY HOSPITAL85B+100%33 Hours54 Hours
CASTLEVIEW HOSPITAL67B+100.00%33 Hours52 Hours
CEDAR CITY HOSPITAL195B+99.50%23 Hours40 Hours
CENTRAL VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER72B96%30 Hours43 Hours
DAVIS - HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL343A-98.80%27 Hours31 Hours
DELTA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL16A+100.00%24 Hours23 Hours
FILLMORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL14A-100.00%31 Hours38 Hours
GARFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL9A-100%32 Hours48 Hours
GUNNISON VALLEY HOSPITAL39B+97%28 Hours39 Hours
HEBER VALLEY HOSPITAL61A-100%34 Hours43 Hours
INTERMOUNTAIN MEDICAL CENTER853A99.80%35 Hours24 Hours
JORDAN VALLEY - HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL213B-95%30 Hours57 Hours
JORDAN VALLEY WEST - HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL66B+100.00%23 Hours38 Hours
KANE COUNTY HOSPITAL7B+100.00%24 Hours69 Hours
LAKEVIEW HOSPITAL98A+100%41 Hours20 Hours
LAYTON HOSPITAL465A99%25 Hours25 Hours
LDS HOSPITAL467A99.60%26 Hours35 Hours
LOGAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL571A-100%34 Hours43 Hours
LONE PEAK HOSPITAL486B+98.10%33 Hours37 Hours
MCKAY-DEE HOSPITAL589A-99%29 Hours39 Hours
MOAB REGIONAL HOSPITAL19B+100%25 Hours78 Hours
MOUNTAIN POINT - HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL224A-99.60%25 Hours47 Hours
MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL116B-97%29 Hours52 Hours
MOUNTAIN WEST MEDICAL CENTER97A-97.90%26 Hours35 Hours
OGDEN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER421A-99%30 Hours44 Hours
OREM COMMUNITY HOSPITAL118A100.00%34 Hours26 Hours
PARK CITY HOSPITAL104A-99.00%28 Hours45 Hours
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL2A100.00%48 Hours36 Hours
RIVERTON HOSPITAL622A-99%29 Hours32 Hours
SAN JUAN HOSPITAL11B+100.00%26 Hours98 Hours
SANPETE VALLEY HOSPITAL37B+97.30%29 Hours45 Hours
SEVIER VALLEY HOSPITAL53A-100.00%25 Hours41 Hours
SPANISH FORK HOSPITAL221A100.00%27 Hours30 Hours
ST. GEORGE REGIONAL HOSPITAL684B+99.70%25 Hours49 Hours
ST. MARKS HOSPITAL419B+99%29 Hours53 Hours
TIMPANOGOS REGIONAL HOSPITAL503B+99.20%28 Hours64 Hours
UINTAH BASIN MEDICAL CENTER109B97.20%27 Hours59 Hours
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH HOSPITAL1280A+99.80%28 Hours22 Hours
UTAH VALLEY HOSPITAL880A+99.80%35 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.