With the exception of genetic tests specifically mandated to be reported by law, the results of any prenatal or postnatal genetic tests shall be confidential medical information and shall be excluded from reporting requirements. The results of such genetic tests shall become part of the medical record of the person tested and shall be confidential unless express written consent to their release is granted by the person tested.
La. R.S. 40:1081.10
Privacy of genetic information
Acts 1995, No. 1194, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1299.6 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
Official source: Louisiana State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Louisiana statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.