Sec. 2. (a) As used in this chapter, "genetic screening or testing" means a laboratory test:
(1) of an individual's genes or chromosomes for abnormalities, defects, or deficiencies, including changes in the number, structure, or integrity of an individual's chromosomes or carrier status, that:
(A) are linked to physical or mental disorders or impairments;
(B) indicate a susceptibility to illness, disease, or other disorders, whether physical or mental; or
(C) demonstrate genetic or chromosomal damage due to environmental factors; and
(2) that is a direct test for abnormalities, defects, or deficiencies in an individual's genes or chromosomes.
(b) The term does not include the detection of a genetic disorder through the manifestation of the genetic disorder.
As added by P.L.150-1997, SEC.4.