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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 11. (a) A health care provider who provides health care services to a child who is less than six (6) years of age shall do the following:
(1) Determine whether the child has had a blood lead screening test.
(2) If the child has had a blood lead screening test, determine at what age the child was tested and the results of the blood lead screening test.
(3) If the child has not had a blood lead screening test and is:
(A) at least nine (9) months old; and
(B) less than seventy-two (72) months old;
offer a lead poisoning screening in accordance with guidance and standards established by the state department under section 10 of this chapter.
(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to require a parent or guardian to have their child receive a blood lead screening test.
(c) This section expires December 31, 2026.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 16. Health § 16-41-39.4-11 - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-16-health/in-code-sect-16-41-39-4-11/
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