§ 36-797-42

36-797.42. Testing by department; consent A. Testing for sickle cell anemia may be conducted at the following times by the department of health services: 1. Upon first enrollment of a child in an elementary school in this state. 2. For any child not tested pursuant to paragraph 1, upon first enrollment at a junior high school or senior high school in this state, as the case may be. 3. Upon application of any person for a license to marry, the parties seeking to be married may be tested. 4. For any pregnant woman. B. The department of health services may require that a test be given for sickle cell anemia to any identifiable segment of the population which the department determines is susceptible to sickle cell anemia at a disproportionately higher ratio than is the balance of the population. C. Testing for sickle cell anemia may not be conducted without the consent of the: 1. Person upon whom the test is to be conducted. 2. Parent or guardian of a minor upon whom the test is to be conducted.