§ 18-503. Notice requirements; confirmatory test

MD Health-Gen Code § 18-503 (2019) (N/A)
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(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.