# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 18. Disease Prevention

### Subtitle 5. Sickle Cell Anemia

#### Section 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.

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Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)