Massachusetts H4367 mandates universal congenital cytomegalovirus screening for newborns.

Massachusetts H4367 requires hospitals and birthing facilities to screen all newborns for congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) within 21 days of birth. The screening must use a saliva PCR test, with a urine PCR test as an alternative if the saliva test is unavailable. The bill mandates the Department of Public Health to develop regulations for cCMV screening, including protocols for testing and reporting. It also establishes an advisory committee to advise on the validity and cost of cCMV regulations and screening.

Massachusetts H4367 mandates universal congenital cytomegalovirus screening for newborns.

Massachusetts H4367 requires hospitals and birthing facilities to screen all newborns for congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) within 21 days of birth. The screening must use a saliva PCR test, with a urine PCR test as an alternative if the saliva test is unavailable. The bill mandates the Department of Public Health to develop regulations for cCMV screening, including protocols for testing and reporting. It also establishes an advisory committee to advise on the validity and cost of cCMV regulations and screening.