Indiana § 16-41-39.4-3 Blood examinations; reports; penalties

Indiana Statutes

§ 16-41-39.4-3 — Blood examinations; reports; penalties

Indiana § 16-41-39.4-3

Title 16HEALTH

Art. 41PUBLIC HEALTH MEASURES FOR THE

Ch. 39.4Childhood Lead Poisoning

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Ind. Code § 16-41-39.4-3 (2026).

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(a)A person that examines the blood of an individual described in section 2 of this chapter for the presence of lead must report to the state department the results of the examination not later than one (1) week after completing the examination. The report must include at least the following:

(1)With respect to the individual whose blood is examined:

(A)the name;

(B)the date of birth;

(C)the gender;

(D)the race; and

(E)any other information that is required to be included to qualify to receive federal funding.

(2)With respect to the examination:

(A)the date;

(B)the type of blood test performed;

(C)the person's normal limits for the test;

(D)the results of the test; and

(E)the person's interpretation of the results of the test.

(3)The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of

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(a) A person that examines the blood of an
individual described in section 2 of this chapter for the presence of lead
must report to the state department the results of the examination not
later than one (1) week after completing the examination. The report
must include at least the following:
(1) With respect to the individual whose blood is examined:
(A) the name;
(B) the date of birth;
(C) the gender;
(D) the race; and
(E) any other information that is required to be included to
qualify to receive federal funding.
(2) With respect to the examination:
(A) the date;
(B) the type of blood test performed;
(C) the person's normal limits for the test;
(D) the results of the test; and
(E) the person's interpretation of the results of the test.
(3) The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of:
(A) the person; and
(B) the attending physician, hospital, clinic, or other specimen
submitter.
(b) If a person required to report under subsection (a) has submitted
more than fifty (50) results in the previous calendar year, the person
must submit subsequent reports in an electronic format determined by
the state department.
(c) Except as provided in subsection (d), if a person required to
report under subsection (a) fails to provide complete information
within ten (10) days after notification by the state department, the state
department may, in accordance with IC 4-21.5, assess a civil penalty
against the person in an amount equal to one thousand five hundred
dollars ($1,500) for each incomplete report that is submitted after
receipt of the notification. Money received by the state department
under this subsection shall be deposited in the fund.
(d) Subsection (c) does not apply to a person who acts in good faith
to provide a complete report required under subsection (a), but who:
(1) is unable to collect all of the information required for a
complete report; or
(2) provides incorrect information on a completed report.