Testing For Congenital Cytomegalovirus

Sec. 47.0032. TESTING FOR CONGENITAL CYTOMEGALOVIRUS. (a) In this section, "congenital cytomegalovirus" has the meaning assigned by Section 46.001. (b) If a newborn or infant does not pass the hearing screening performed under Section 47.003, the program that performed the screening shall perform or cause to be performed a test for congenital cytomegalovirus on the newborn or infant unless the newborn's or infant's parent declines the test. (c) If the newborn or infant receives a positive test for congenital cytomegalovirus, the entity that performed the test shall provide the newborn's or infant's parents with: (1) the results of the test; (2) information on the potential effects of congenital cytomegalovirus and the available treatment options; and (3) a referral to an appropriate physician or facility for the treatment of congenital cytomegalovirus. Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 722 (H.B. 2478), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2023.