KRS 402.320: Marriage license applicants to be tested for trait or genetically transmitted

disease affecting hemoglobin -- Counseling carriers.

Every physician examining applicants for a marriage license may obtain an appropriate

blood specimen from each applicant and forward same to the Division of Laboratory

Services, Cabinet for Health and Family Services, or to a laboratory approved by the

cabinet, to ascertain the existence or nonexistence of sickle cell trait or sickle cell disease,

or any other genetically t ransmitted disease which affects hemoglobin. In the event the

laboratory tests indicate that both applicants are carriers of a trait or disease, the physician

may provide genetic counseling or refer the applicants to the cabinet or to an agency

approved by the cabinet for such counseling.