SB1697 — DNA and Genetic Testing - As enacted, directs the department of health to test for the presence of sickle cell trait in each newborn and, if the test results are positive for sickle cell trait, to notify the parent or legal guardian of the newborn tested as soon as practicable. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 5.

SB1697 — DNA and Genetic Testing - As enacted, directs the department of health to test for the presence of sickle cell trait in each newborn and, if the test results are positive for sickle cell trait, to notify the parent or legal guardian of the newborn tested as soon as practicable. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 5. · Informed CitizenryThis bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated Title 68, Chapter 5, to require the department of health to test every newborn for the presence of sickle cell trait. If a newborn tests positive for sickl…Open in Informed Citizenry