OAR 333-024-1050: Newborn Screening: Religious or Philosophical Exemption from Newborn Testing

(1) A parent or legal guardian may opt not to have their infant screened in accordance with these rules because of religious or philosophical beliefs opposed to such testing. To claim such an exemption, the parent or legal guardian must complete an Objection to Newborn Screening Blood Test on behalf of the infant on a form prescribed by the Oregon State Public Health Laboratory. (2) The parent or legal guardian must sign the Objection to Newborn Screening Blood Test.