N.M. Stat. § 24-1-10
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§ 24-1-10. Pregnancy; serological test for syphilis
Official statutory text
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.
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.
Status: in_force
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