Notice requirements; confirmatory test

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    (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.


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