N.Y. Public Health Law Section 2500-L
Pregnant people, blood test for hepatitis C virus (HCV)

  • follow-up care

1.

Every physician or other authorized practitioner attending a pregnant person in the state shall order a hepatitis C virus (HCV) screening test and if the test is reactive, an HCV RNA test must be performed on the same specimen, or a second specimen collected at the same time as the initial HCV screening test specimen, to confirm diagnosis of current infection. The health care provider shall either offer all persons with a detectable HCV RNA test follow-up HCV health care and treatment or refer the individual to a health care provider who can provide follow-up HCV health care and treatment.

2.

The physician or other authorized practitioner attending a pregnant person shall record the HCV test results prominently in the pregnant person’s medical record at or before the time of hospital admission for delivery.

3.

The commissioner may promulgate such rules and regulations as are necessary to carry out the requirements of this section.

Source: Section 2500-L — Pregnant people, blood test for hepatitis C virus (HCV); follow-up care, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/PBH/2500-L (updated May 31, 2024; accessed Dec. 21, 2024).

2500
Maternal and child health
2500‑A
Test for phenylketonuria and other diseases and conditions
2500‑B
Sudden infant death syndrome
2500‑C
Special programs with respect to diethylstilbestrol
2500‑D
New York state poison control network
2500‑E
Pregnant women, blood test for hepatitis B
2500‑F
Human immunodeficiency virus
2500‑F‑1
Special program for HIV services for women and children, including adolescents
2500‑G
Newborn infant hearing screening
2500‑H
Statewide perinatal data system
2500‑H*2
Anaphylactic policy for school districts and child care providers
2500‑I
Child food choking prevention
2500‑J
Autism spectrum disorders
2500‑K
Maternal depression
2500‑L
Pregnant people, blood test for hepatitis C virus (HCV)
2500‑M
Access to doulas
2501
Health and welfare services to all children
2502
Report of certain conditions
2503
Drug information to be furnished expectant mothers
2504
Enabling certain persons to consent for certain medical, dental, health and hospital services
2504‑A
Hepatitis B immunization of a minor
2504‑B
Information concerning pelvic exams
2505
Human breast milk
2505‑A
Rights of breastfeeding mothers
2505‑B
Lactation accommodations in airports
2506
Obstetric and pediatric practitioner incentive demonstration program
2507
Special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children
2508
Newborn health and safe sleep study
2509
Maternal mortality review board
2509‑A
Corded window blind leaflet
2509‑C
Availability of adverse childhood experiences services

Accessed:
Dec. 21, 2024

Last modified:
May 31, 2024

§ 2500-L’s source at nysenate​.gov

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