§ 18-503

(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.