SB 319 - This act enables the Department of Health to require the testing of every infant born in the state for phenylketonuria (PKU) and other metabolic or genetic diseases prescribed by the Department.

The attending physician, licensed midwife, public health facility, ambulatory surgical center or hospital shall assure that appropriate specimens are collected and submitted to the Department of Health laboratories.

The Department may determine and impose a reasonable fee for each newborn screening test and establish the manner of payment of the fees.

CHERYL GRAZIER