New York S05454 mandates cytomegalovirus screening for every newborn using a urine PCR test.

New York S05454 amends the public health law to require cytomegalovirus screening for every newborn. The screening must be conducted using a urine polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test. Parents may object to the screening, but if the commissioner determines another test is equivalent or better, regulations may allow its use. The act takes effect 180 days after becoming law, with necessary regulations completed by that date.

New York S05454 mandates cytomegalovirus screening for every newborn using a urine PCR test.

New York S05454 amends the public health law to require cytomegalovirus screening for every newborn. The screening must be conducted using a urine polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test. Parents may object to the screening, but if the commissioner determines another test is equivalent or better, regulations may allow its use. The act takes effect 180 days after becoming law, with necessary regulations completed by that date.