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§ 300b–14. National contingency plan for newborn screening
(a) In general
(b) Contents
The contingency plan developed under subsection (a) shall include a plan for—
(1) the collection and transport of specimens;
(2) the shipment of specimens to State newborn screening laboratories;
(3) the processing of specimens;
(4) the reporting of screening results to physicians and families;
(5) the diagnostic confirmation of positive screening results;
(6) ensuring the availability of treatment and management resources;
(7) educating families about newborn screening; and
(8) carrying out other activities determined appropriate by the Secretary.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title XI, § 1115, as added Pub. L. 110–204, § 7, Apr. 24, 2008, 122 Stat. 711; amended Pub. L. 113–240, § 8, Dec. 18, 2014, 128 Stat. 2855.)