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Blood testing of pregnant women for syphilis and AIDS - Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-90

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Physicians must draw blood for HIV and Syphilis testing on pregnant women within 30 days of their first prenatal exam and again between weeks 26 and 28 of their pregnancy. Physician must obtain the woman’s consent prior to drawing blood. Women may object to blood testing if it conflicts with their religious beliefs. 


Current as of June 2015