Health & Safety Code 120700

Summary:

The laboratory conducting the syphilis screening of prenatal blood samples shall report results to the Department of Health, which may destroy the results after two years.

Parties Bound: 
laboratory
Other Relevant California Code Sections: 
Health & Safety Code 102705: All laboratory reports for prenatal syphilis tests are confidential and not available for public inspection.
Associated Federal Law(s): 
Uses and disclosures for which an authorization or opportunity to agree or object is not required : for public health activities, official records