26B-7-216. Serological testing of pregnant or recently delivered women.
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As used in this section, a “standard serological test” means a test for syphilis approved by the department and made at an approved laboratory. |
(2) |
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Every licensed physician and surgeon attending a pregnant or recently delivered woman for conditions relating to her pregnancy shall take or cause to be taken a sample of blood of the woman at the time of first examination or within 10 days thereafter. |
(b) |
The blood sample shall be submitted to an approved laboratory for a standard serological test for syphilis. |
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The provisions of this section do not apply to any female who objects thereto on the grounds that she is a bona fide member of a specified, well recognized religious organization whose teachings are contrary to the tests. |
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(3) |
(a) |
Every other person attending a pregnant or recently delivered woman, who is not permitted by law to take blood samples, shall within 10 days from the time of first attendance cause a sample of blood to be taken by a licensed physician or physician assistant. |
(b) |
The blood sample shall be submitted to an approved laboratory for a standard serological test for syphilis. |
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(4) |
(a) |
An approved laboratory is a laboratory approved by the department according to its rules governing the approval of laboratories for the purpose of this title. |
(b) |
In submitting the sample to the laboratory the physician or physician assistant shall designate whether it is a prenatal test or a test following recent delivery. |
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The laboratory shall transmit a detailed report of the standard serological test, showing the result thereof to the physician or physician assistant. |
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 308, 2023 General Session