Louisiana § RS 40:1083.3 - Critical congenital heart disease screening
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1083.3 — Critical congenital heart disease screening, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:1083.3. Critical congenital heart disease screening
Each birthing facility in the state of Louisiana shall perform pulse oximetry screening for the identification of CCHD on every newborn in its care prior to discharge from the birthing facility, unless prohibited by the parent or guardian of the newborn.
Acts 2013, No. 407, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1300.373 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:1083.3
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1083.3 cover?
Section RS 40:1083.3 ("Critical congenital heart disease screening") 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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