IC 27-8-26-2 — "Genetic screening or testing" defined
Chapter 26. Genetic Screening or Testing
Section text
Sec. 2. (a) As used in this chapter, "genetic screening or testing" means a laboratory test: (1) of an individual's genes or chromosomes for abnormalities, defects, or deficiencies, including changes in the number, structure, or integrity of an individual's chromosomes or carrier status, that: (A) are linked to physical or mental disorders or impairments; (B) indicate a susceptibility to illness, disease, or other disorders, whether physical or mental; or (C) demonstrate genetic or chromosomal damage due to environmental factors; and (2) that is a direct test for abnormalities, defects, or deficiencies in an individual's genes or chromosomes. (b) The term does not include the detection of a genetic disorder through the manifestation of the genetic disorder.
As added by P.L.150-1997, SEC.4.
Source: official publisher (2026 edition)