Md. Code, Health - General § 18-503
Md. Code, Health - General § 18-503
in effect(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.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=ghg§ion=18-503&enactments=falseFetched: 10/17/2026