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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

15 Hours

Compare
SelectLocationBirth VolumeLetter GradeSuccessful First DrawsCollection TimeTransmit Time
Intermountain Medical Center10301A+99.40%38 Hours18 Hours
Lakeview Hospital881A+100%39 Hours19 Hours
Utah Valley Hospital10131A+99.30%32 Hours20 Hours
American Fork Hospital8042A100%26 Hours26 Hours
Davis - Holy Cross Hospital3442A99.70%29 Hours30 Hours
Jordan Valley West - Holy Cross Hospital622A98.40%33 Hours23 Hours
LDS Hospital4172A99%28 Hours30 Hours
Mckay-Dee Hospital7492A99.10%31 Hours30 Hours
Orem Community Hospital2222A99.50%36 Hours29 Hours
Salt Lake- Holy Cross Hospital552A100%31 Hours28 Hours
St. George Regional Hospital6492A99.10%27 Hours33 Hours
University of Utah Hospital12442A99.80%27 Hours29 Hours
Alta View Hospital2813A-98.90%42 Hours33 Hours
Bear River Valley Hospital153A-100%24 Hours43 Hours
Beaver Valley Hospital93A-100%27 Hours40 Hours
Cedar City Hospital2013A-98%25 Hours32 Hours
Central Valley Medical Center423A-97.60%33 Hours31 Hours
Fillmore Community Hospital83A-100%36 Hours45 Hours
Logan Regional Hospital5503A-99.10%36 Hours38 Hours
Mountain Point - Holy Cross Hospital2383A-98.30%34 Hours32 Hours
Mountain West Medical Center1323A-97%31 Hours35 Hours
Park City Hospital1033A-99%27 Hours43 Hours
Riverton Hospital5833A-98.50%38 Hours29 Hours
Sevier Valley Hospital883A-100%28 Hours40 Hours
State Average10403A-98.50%35 Hours39 Hours
Blue Mountain Hospital244B+100%25 Hours95 Hours
Castleview Hospital524B+100%36 Hours57 Hours
Delta Community Hospital214B+90.50%35 Hours15 Hours
Garfield Memorial Hospital134B+100%24 Hours59 Hours
Heber Valley Hospital624B+96.80%35 Hours30 Hours
Kane County Hospital74B+100%31 Hours79 Hours
Layton Hospital2554B+96.90%28 Hours26 Hours
Lone Peak Hospital3574B+97.50%31 Hours36 Hours
Ogden Regional Medical Center4374B+98.60%36 Hours45 Hours
San Juan Hospital204B+100%29 Hours95 Hours
Sanpete Valley Hospital324B+96.90%28 Hours33 Hours
Ashley Regional Medical Center825B97.60%27 Hours70 Hours
Brigham City Community Hospital715B97.20%33 Hours52 Hours
Cache Valley Hospital665B98.50%32 Hours65 Hours
Mountain View Hospital1605B97.50%33 Hours70 Hours
St. Mark's Hospital5615B98%36 Hours54 Hours
Timpanogos Regional Hospital4305B97.70%26 Hours63 Hours
Gunnison Valley Hospital426B-88.10%33 Hours39 Hours
Jordan Valley - Holy Cross Hospital2286B-94.70%34 Hours48 Hours
Moab Regional Hospital237C+91.30%41 Hours67 Hours
Uintah Basic Medical Center1277C+91.30%39 Hours54 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.