SB0142 amends the Prenatal Syphilis Act by removing the requirement for free serological tests for syphilis provided by the State Department of.

SB0142 amends the Prenatal Syphilis Act by removing the requirement for free serological tests for syphilis provided by the State Department of Public Health or local health departments. The bill retains the mandate for physicians to take blood samples from pregnant women at the first examination and during the third trimester of pregnancy. These samples must be submitted to a laboratory approved by the Department of Public Health for syphilis testing. If a test shows a positive or doubtful result, additional tests are required.

SB0142 amends the Prenatal Syphilis Act by removing the requirement for free serological tests for syphilis provided by the State Department of.

SB0142 amends the Prenatal Syphilis Act by removing the requirement for free serological tests for syphilis provided by the State Department of Public Health or local health departments. The bill retains the mandate for physicians to take blood samples from pregnant women at the first examination and during the third trimester of pregnancy. These samples must be submitted to a laboratory approved by the Department of Public Health for syphilis testing. If a test shows a positive or doubtful result, additional tests are required.