1. (a) On determination of the presence of sickle cell anemia, the Department shall:

   1. (1) Notify in writing:

      1. (i) The physician of record or the institution at which the child is born; and
      2. (ii) The parents or guardian of the infant;
   2. (2) Provide the parents or guardian of the infant and the physician of record with educational materials; and
   3. (3) Offer referral for genetic counseling.
2. (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.

Added by Acts 1985, c. 258, § 2, eff. July 1, 1985.