Tennessee SB1697 mandates sickle cell trait testing for newborns and notifies parents of positive results.
Tennessee SB1697 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 5, to require the Department of Health to test each newborn for sickle cell trait. If a newborn tests positive, the department must notify the parent or legal guardian as soon as practicable. This act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
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