Sec. 47.0032. TESTING FOR CONGENITAL CYTOMEGALOVIRUS. (a) In this section, "congenital cytomegalovirus" has the meaning assigned by Section 46.001 . (b) If a newborn or infant does not pass the hearing screening performed under Section 47.003 , the program that performed the screening shall perform or cause to be performed a test for congenital cytomegalovirus on the newborn or infant unless the newborn's or infant's parent declines the test. (c) If the newborn or infant receives a positive test for congenital cytomegalovirus, the entity that performed the test shall provide the newborn's or infant's parents with: (1) the results of the test; (2) information on the potential effects of congenital cytomegalovirus and the available treatment options; and (3) a referral to an appropriate physician or facility for the treatment of congenital cytomegalovirus.
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