Maryland Health - General Section 18-503

      (a)      On determination of the presence of sickle cell anemia, the Department shall:

            (1)      Notify in writing:

                  (i)      The physician of record or the institution at which the child is born; and

                  (ii)      The parents or guardian of the infant;

            (2)      Provide the parents or guardian of the infant and the physician of record with educational materials; and

            (3)      Offer referral for genetic counseling.

      (b)      Within 2 months after a positive finding of sickle cell anemia, a confirmatory test shall be administered and the results of this test shall be reported to the Department.