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Tennessee · Snapshot Tennessee Code Release 76 (2021-05), retrieved 2026-09-17 · Newer source version available

Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-5-508: Informational pamphlets to be provided to family prior to testing.

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  1. Title 68 Health, Safety and Environmental Protection
  2. Chapter 5 Prevention of Diseases
  3. Part 5 Genetic Testing

The information distributed to the family pursuant to §§ 68-5-504(b)(7) and 68-5-506(b)(3) shall be provided to the family before any blood sample for testing is drawn from the newborn. The pamphlet shall disclose the exemption from testing or treatment of a child pursuant to § 68-5-403. The pamphlet shall also inform the family of the newborn screening specimen use, retention, and disposal policy.

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