Louisiana § RS 40:1081.10 - Privacy of genetic information
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1081.10 — Privacy of genetic information, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:1081.10. Privacy of genetic information
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.
Acts 1995, No. 1194, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1299.6 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:1081.10
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1081.10 cover?
Section RS 40:1081.10 ("Privacy of genetic information") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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