A. The Collector is the person or party responsible for collecting and submitting the blood specimen for testing. The persons or parties who are collectors under these Rules are described in SECTION IV.A.

B. Recommended uniform screening panel (RUSP) is a list of medical conditions that the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommends for states to screen as part of their state NBS programs. Although states ultimately determine what medical conditions their NBS programs will screen for, the RUSP establishes a standardized list of medical conditions that have been supported by the Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children and recommended by the Secretary of HHS. Medical conditions on the RUSP are chosen based on evidence that supports the potential net benefit of screening, the ability of states to screen for the condition, and the availability of effective treatments. Medical conditions included on the RUSP are designated as Core Conditions or Secondary Conditions.

C. Universal newborn screening program (NBS) is a public health intervention program with the goal of supporting early diagnosis, treatment, and services for many life-threatening genetic illnesses before any symptoms begin to enable healthy development and prevention of disability or morbidity.