2009 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 24 - Health and Safety.
Article 1 - Public Health
Section 24-1-10 - Pregnancy; serological test for syphilis.
24-1-10. Pregnancy; serological test for syphilis.
A. Every physician examining a pregnant woman for conditions relating to her pregnancy during the period of gestation or at delivery or both shall take or cause to be taken a sample of blood of such woman at the time of first examination.
B. All such blood samples shall be submitted to the state public health laboratory for a standard serological test for syphilis.
C. The standard serological test shall be a test for syphilis approved by the director of the department. Such serological tests shall be made on request without charge by the department.
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