New Mexico Statutes Chapter 24. Health and Safety § 24-1-10. Pregnancy; serological test for syphilis

A. Every physician examining a pregnant woman for conditions relating to her pregnancy during the period of gestation or at delivery or both shall take or cause to be taken a sample of blood of such woman at the time of first examination.

B. All such blood samples shall be submitted to the state public health laboratory for a standard serological test for syphilis.

C. The standard serological test shall be a test for syphilis approved by the director of the department. Such serological tests shall be made on request without charge by the department.