Ind. Code § 16-41-6-5
Ordering and submitting a pregnant woman's blood sample for testing
As added by P.L.237-2003, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.129-2018, SEC.13.
(a) This section applies to:
- (1) a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5 ; or
(2) an advanced practice registered nurse licensed under IC 25-23 ;
who provides prenatal care within the scope of the provider's license.
(b) Subject to section 8 of this chapter, an individual described in subsection (a) who:
- (1) diagnoses the pregnancy of a woman; or
(2) is primarily responsible for providing prenatal care to a pregnant woman;
shall order to be taken a sample of the pregnant woman's blood and shall submit the sample to an approved laboratory for a standard licensed diagnostic test for HIV.
As added by P.L.237-2003, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.129-2018, SEC.13.