# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 18. Disease Prevention

### Subtitle 5. Sickle Cell Anemia

#### Section 18-505

(a) The Department shall designate any type of blood test for sickle cell anemia to be administered under this subtitle.

(b) The blood shall be tested only by a licensed laboratory that periodically undergoes standard proficiency testing for quality assurance.

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