Sec. 2.5. (a) As used in this section, "confirmatory test" means a laboratory test or a series of tests approved by the state department of health and used in conjunction with a screening test to confirm or refute the results of the screening test for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antigen or antibodies to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

(b) As used in this section, "screening test" means a laboratory screening test or a series of tests approved by the state department of health to determine the possible presence of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antigen or antibodies to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

(c) For an individual who is committed to the department after June 30, 2001, the examination required under section 2(a) of this chapter must include the following:

(1) A blood test for hepatitis C.

(2) A screening test for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antigen or antibodies to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

(d) If the screening test required under subsection (c)(2) indicates the presence of antibodies to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the department shall administer a confirmatory test to the individual.

(e) The department may require an individual who:

(1) was committed to the department before July 1, 2001; and

(2) is in the custody of the department after June 30, 2001;

to undergo the tests required by subsection (c) and, if applicable, subsection (d).

(f) Except as otherwise provided by state or federal law, the results of a test administered under this section are confidential.

(g) The department shall include statistical information on the number of individuals tested and the number of positive test results determined under this section in the annual report made under IC 11-8-2-5(a)(16).

As added by P.L.293-2001, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.28-2004, SEC.83; P.L.130-2018, SEC.36.