Reporting on variants of apolipoprotein L1

Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-5-805, under Tennessee Chronic Kidney Disease Screening Act of 2005.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-5-805

(1) The department shall conduct a review and issue a report to the general assembly on variants of the apolipoprotein L1 (APOL1) gene associated with increased risk of end-stage renal disease. The report must include:(1) Recommendations on how to increase awareness for APOL1, including screening and genetic testing;(2) An analysis of strategies and funding to increase screening and genetic testing for APOL1 in this state; and(3) Other relevant information or issues identified by the department.

(1) Recommendations on how to increase awareness for APOL1, including screening and genetic testing;

(2) An analysis of strategies and funding to increase screening and genetic testing for APOL1 in this state; and

(3) Other relevant information or issues identified by the department.