House Sponsors: RIGHTER. Short description: IDPH-PKU TESTING-CHOICE OF LAB Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Phenylketonuria Testing Act. Provides that the parent or legal guardian of a newborn infant, or the health care provider attending the newborn infant, may choose to have expanded screening for metabolic and genetic disorders performed at an accredited laboratory of his or her choice. Provides that if a parent, legal guardian, or health care provider chooses to have expanded screening for metabolic and genetic disorders performed at an accredited laboratory of his or her choice, the Department of Public Health must accept the results of that screening for any disorders required under the Act and must ensure that those results are included in the health records maintained by the State. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status