North Dakota § 25-17-01 - Newborn screening education programs and tests
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 25-17-01 — Newborn screening education programs and tests, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25-17-01. Newborn screening education programs and tests
The department shall: 1. Develop and implement a metabolic disease and genetic disease educational program among licensed clinicians, hospital staffs, public health nurses, and the citizens of this state. This educational program must include information about the nature of the diseases and about screening for the early detection of these diseases so that proper measures may be taken to reduce mortality, morbidity, and associated disabilities. 2. Provide, on a statewide basis, a newborn screening program. 3. Coordinate with or refer individuals to public and private health care service providers for long-term followup services for metabolic diseases and genetic diseases. 4. Select a screening laboratory. 5. Store, maintain, and dispose of blood spots used for screening.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 25-17-01
What does North Dakota Century Code § 25-17-01 cover?
Section 25-17-01 ("Newborn screening education programs and tests") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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