Section 18-503 - Notice requirements; confirmatory test. - Maryland Statutes

§ 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.]