§ 18-503
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§18–503.
(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.