§ 16-41-15-13 — Syphilis testing information; inclusion in birth and stillbirth certificates

(a) The state department shall require in
each birth certificate and stillbirth certificate, in addition to information
otherwise required in the certificate, the following information:
(1) Whether a serological test for syphilis was made for the
woman who bore the child.
(2) If a serological test for syphilis was made, the date the blood
specimen was taken.
(3) If a serological test for syphilis was made, whether the test
was made during pregnancy or at the time of delivery.
(4) If a serological test for syphilis was not made, the reason why
the test was not made.
(b) A person who prepares a birth certificate or a stillbirth certificate
shall include the information required in subsection (a).
[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-1-11-15;
16-1-11-16.]

Legislative History

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.