Utah § 81-5-503 Requirements for genetic testing.

Utah Statutes

§ 81-5-503 — Requirements for genetic testing.

Utah § 81-5-503

Title 81Utah Domestic Relations Code

Ch. 81-5Uniform Parentage Act

Part 81-5-5Genetic Testing

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Utah Code Ann. § 81-5-503 (2026).

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(1)Genetic testing must be of a type reasonably relied upon by experts in the field of genetic testing and performed in a testing laboratory accredited by:

(1)(a) the American Association of Blood Banks, or a successor to its functions;

(1)(b) the American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics, or a successor to its functions; or

(1)(c) an accrediting body designated by the federal Secretary of Health and Human Services.

(2)(2)(a) A specimen used in genetic testing may consist of one or more samples, or a combination of samples, of blood, buccal cells, bone, hair, or other body tissue or fluid.

(2)(b) The specimen used in the testing need not be of the same kind for each individual undergoing genetic testing.

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(1) Genetic testing must be of a type reasonably relied upon by experts in the field of genetic testing and performed in a testing laboratory accredited by:
(1)(a) the American Association of Blood Banks, or a successor to its functions;
(1)(b) the American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics, or a successor to its functions; or
(1)(c) an accrediting body designated by the federal Secretary of Health and Human Services.
(2) (2)(a) A specimen used in genetic testing may consist of one or more samples, or a combination of samples, of blood, buccal cells, bone, hair, or other body tissue or fluid.
(2)(b) The specimen used in the testing need not be of the same kind for each individual undergoing genetic testing.