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New Jersey Lawsuit Questions Newborn Blood Sample Retention

10/19/2025

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Parents Challenge Blood Retention

A New Jersey lawsuit challenges the state's practice of retaining newborn blood samples for years without parental consent.
Parents argue the blood belongs to their children and should not be stored indefinitely.
The New Jersey Department of Health shortened the retention period to 10 years.
It still allows law enforcement access under certain conditions and reflects a national debate on genetic privacy.

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Parents Challenge Blood Retention

A New Jersey lawsuit challenges the state's practice of retaining newborn blood samples for years without parental consent.
Parents argue the blood belongs to their children and should not be stored indefinitely.
The New Jersey Department of Health shortened the retention period to 10 years.
It still allows law enforcement access under certain conditions and reflects a national debate on genetic privacy.

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