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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

19 Hours

Compare
SelectLocationBirth VolumeLetter GradeSuccessful First DrawsCollection TimeTransit Time
ALTA VIEW HOSPITAL274A-99.60%28 Hours42 Hours
AMERICAN FORK HOSPITAL770A99.60%28 Hours26 Hours
ASHLEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER84B-95.20%42 Hours71 Hours
BEAR RIVER VALLEY HOSPITAL27A-100%28 Hours43 Hours
BEAVER VALLEY HOSPITAL10A100%24 Hours26 Hours
BLUE MOUNTAIN HOSPITAL21B-95.20%25 Hours96 Hours
BRIGHAM CITY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL84B+100.00%25 Hours55 Hours
CACHE VALLEY HOSPITAL90B+100%33 Hours60 Hours
CASTLEVIEW HOSPITAL76B+100.00%29 Hours59 Hours
CEDAR CITY HOSPITAL232A-99.10%24 Hours39 Hours
CENTRAL VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER68B+97%26 Hours45 Hours
DAVIS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER275B+98.90%28 Hours37 Hours
DELTA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL22A100%24 Hours29 Hours
FILLMORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL7A100%27 Hours31 Hours
GARFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL17A-100%27 Hours48 Hours
GUNNISON VALLEY HOSPITAL32B-87.50%31 Hours41 Hours
HEBER VALLEY HOSPITAL69A100%34 Hours34 Hours
INTERMOUNTAIN MEDICAL CENTER857A+99.40%36 Hours20 Hours
JORDAN VALLEY - WEST CAMPUS37B91.90%26 Hours32 Hours
JORDAN VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER151B+98.00%31 Hours43 Hours
KANE COUNTY HOSPITAL6B+100%32 Hours80 Hours
LAKEVIEW HOSPITAL103A+100.00%39 Hours22 Hours
LAYTON HOSPITAL484A+100%27 Hours24 Hours
LDS HOSPITAL494A99.60%32 Hours30 Hours
LOGAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL569A-99.80%34 Hours41 Hours
LONE PEAK HOSPITAL463A-99.40%28 Hours46 Hours
MCKAY-DEE HOSPITAL586A99%31 Hours32 Hours
MOAB REGIONAL HOSPITAL18C+94.40%27 Hours64 Hours
MOUNTAIN POINT MEDICAL CENTER222A-99.50%31 Hours46 Hours
MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL102A-100.00%28 Hours44 Hours
MOUNTAIN WEST MEDICAL CENTER104A-99.00%26 Hours45 Hours
OGDEN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER435B+98.90%30 Hours40 Hours
OREM COMMUNITY HOSPITAL169A99.40%34 Hours24 Hours
PARK CITY HOSPITAL97A-100%29 Hours46 Hours
PRIMARY CHILDRENS HOSPITAL48B+100%53 Hours45 Hours
PRIMARY CHILDRENS HOSPITAL - LEHI5A+100%34 Hours24 Hours
RIVERTON HOSPITAL668A99.30%29 Hours33 Hours
SAN JUAN HOSPITAL15C+93%45 Hours94 Hours
SANPETE VALLEY HOSPITAL32A-100.00%29 Hours41 Hours
SEVIER VALLEY HOSPITAL57A-100%26 Hours43 Hours
SPANISH FORK HOSPITAL242A100.00%28 Hours29 Hours
ST MARKS HOSPITAL419A-99.30%25 Hours47 Hours
ST. GEORGE REGIONAL HOSPITAL746A-99.50%28 Hours45 Hours
TIMPANOGOS REGIONAL HOSPITAL410B+99.50%27 Hours58 Hours
UINTAH BASIN MEDICAL CENTER119C+93.30%33 Hours63 Hours
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH HOSPITAL1280A99.70%29 Hours27 Hours
UTAH VALLEY HOSPITAL922A+99.60%33 Hours19 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.