Amends TCA Section 68-5-602.
Tennessee HB0111 amends TCA Section 68-5-602 to require additional blood testing for pregnant women, including testing for hepatitis C antibodies and reflex testing for HCV RNA if reactive. It mandates that all pregnant women receive blood tests for syphilis between the 28th and 32nd weeks of gestation and at the time of delivery, rather than only those deemed high risk. The bill also clarifies the responsibilities of individuals attending to pregnant women who are not authorized to take blood samples, ensuring compliance with the new testing requirements.
Tennessee HB0111 amends TCA Section 68-5-602 to require additional blood testing for pregnant women, including testing for hepatitis C antibodies and reflex testing for HCV RNA if reactive. It mandates that all pregnant women receive blood tests for syphilis between the 28th and 32nd weeks of gestation and at the time of delivery, rather than only those deemed high risk. The bill also clarifies the responsibilities of individuals attending to pregnant women who are not authorized to take blood samples, ensuring compliance with the new testing requirements.
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