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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) Genetic material obtained to conduct the newborn screenings required under this part may not be used for any purposes other than the required screenings unless a parent or guardian consents in writing to use of the material for other purposes.
(2) A parent or guardian may request at any time that blood or other samples obtained for the screenings be destroyed:
(a) at any time after the initial test is completed, if the test results are within a normal range; or
(b) no sooner than 30 days after a test is completed, if the test results are outside of a normal range.
(3) The facility in which a child is born or newborn care is provided or the person responsible for registration of the birth of a newborn shall inform parents or guardians in writing of their rights under this section at or before the time of collection of any samples for newborn screenings. The notification must include information on how to submit a request for destruction of the samples.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 50. Health and Safety § 50-19-206. Genetic material related to newborn screening--limitations--retention - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-50-health-and-safety/mt-st-50-19-206/
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