Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 5 - Sickle Cell Anemia
Section 18-503 - Notice Requirements; Confirmatory Test

(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.

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