36-797.42. Testing by department; consent
A. Testing for sickle cell anemia may be conducted at the following times by the department of health services:
1. Upon first enrollment of a child in an elementary school in this state.
2. For any child not tested pursuant to paragraph 1, upon first enrollment at a junior high school or senior high school in this state, as the case may be.
3. Upon application of any person for a license to marry, the parties seeking to be married may be tested.
4. For any pregnant woman.
B. The department of health services may require that a test be given for sickle cell anemia to any identifiable segment of the population which the department determines is susceptible to sickle cell anemia at a disproportionately higher ratio than is the balance of the population.
C. Testing for sickle cell anemia may not be conducted without the consent of the:
1. Person upon whom the test is to be conducted.
2. Parent or guardian of a minor upon whom the test is to be conducted.
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