Newborn screening laboratory analyses of blood specimens for the screenings must be performed by the department or the department's designee. The department or the department's designee is responsible for identifying and implementing proper laboratory procedures for the screening tests referenced in §37.53 of this title (relating to Disorders for Which Blood Specimen Screening is Performed).(1) The analyses of first and any subsequent blood specimens are included in these responsibilities.(2) Upon completion of the laboratory analyses, screening results shall be transmitted to the person who submitted the blood specimen. The laboratory results are also available to authorized persons by telephone and other electronic means. The department shall establish a written policy for communicating the laboratory results.