Maryland Code § HG-18-503

Section HG-18-503
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(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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