Family Code 9202.5

Summary:

The laboratory that is storing a blood sample shall provide access to the blood sample only to (1) a person who has been adopted pursuant to this part, (2) the adoptive parent of a person under the age of 18 years, (3) the birth parents. No person other than the adoptive parent and the adopted child shall have access to the blood sample or any DNA test results related to the blood sample, unless the adoptive parent or the child authorizes another person or entity to have that access.

Keywords:
adoption, child, genetic testing, laboratory, laboratory tests , parent
Data Origin: 
Laboratories
Parties Bound: 
The laboratory
Other Relevant California Code Sections: 
Family Code 8706, 8817, or 8909
Associated Federal Law(s): 
164.502(g)(2)
Uses and disclosures of protected health information: general rules : legal guardians considered to be personal representatives of minors
Associated Federal Law(s): 
164.508(a)
Uses and disclosures for which an authorization is required : Authorization is generally required for use or disclosure of protected health information. Exceptions (listed).
Associated Federal Law(s): 
GINA 206(b)
Limitation on Disclosure : Employers, labor organizations and others may not disclose genetic information: exceptions include written authorization; research; court order; government compliance investigations; imminent public health threats.