Section 18-503 - Notice requirements; confirmatory test.
§ 18-503. Notice requirements; confirmatory test.
(a) Notice requirements.- On determination of the presence of sickle cell anemia, the Department shall:
(1) Notify in writing:
(i) The physician of record or the institution at which the child is born; and
(ii) The parents or guardian of the infant;
(2) Provide the parents or guardian of the infant and the physician of record with educational materials; and
(3) Offer referral for genetic counseling.
(b) Confirmatory test.- Within 2 months after a positive finding of sickle cell anemia, a confirmatory test shall be administered and the results of this test shall be reported to the Department.
[1985, ch. 258, § 2.]