Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 18-503 - Notice requirements; confirmatory test(a) 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) 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.