Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
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Chapter 246-680 - Prenatal tests - Congenital and heritable disorders
Section 246-680-001 - Purpose

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 246-680-001
Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024

The purpose of this chapter is to establish standards for screening and diagnostic procedures for prenatal diagnosis of congenital disorders of the fetus under RCW 48.21.244, 48.44.344, and 48.46.375; and to establish criteria and timelines regarding the availability and use of prenatal tests for health care providers to share with pregnant women and couples as required under RCW 70.54.220.

Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050, 70.54.220. 03-11-031, § 246-680-001, filed 5/15/03, effective 6/15/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 91-02-051 (Order 124B), recodified as § 246-680-001, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.21.244, 48.44.344 and 48.46.375. 90-02-094 (Order 024), § 248-106-001, filed 1/3/90, effective 2/3/90.

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