Pregnancy; serological test for syphilis
NMSA 1978, § 24-1-10
in effect24-1-10. 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.
1953 Comp., § 12-34-10, enacted by Laws 1973, ch. 359, § 10.
Source: New Mexico Compilation Commission (nmonesource.com)URL: https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsa-unanno/en/item/18524/index.do#!b/24-1-10Fetched: 10/20/2026
