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§ 18-503. Notice requirement for sickle cell anemia determination

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth--General

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Health--General
Title 18. Disease Prevention (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 5. Sickle Cell Anemia (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Health - General, § 18-503
§ 18-503. Notice requirement for sickle cell anemia determination
Currentness
In general
(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.
Confirmatory test
(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.

Credits

Added by Acts 1985, c. 258, § 2, eff. July 1, 1985.
MD Code, Health - General, § 18-503, MD HEALTH GEN § 18-503
Current through legislation effective through April 25, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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