Privacy of genetic test results
LA Genetic Test Confidentiality
Genetic · Health
Makes the results of prenatal and postnatal genetic tests confidential medical information that becomes part of the tested person's medical record. Results may be released only with the tested person's express written consent, except for genetic tests the law specifically requires to be reported.
- Where
- Louisiana
- Citation
- La. R.S. 40:1081.10 (formerly R.S. 40:1299.6)
- Status
- In force
- Enforced by
- None specified
- People can sue
- No
- Penalties
- No penalty stated in the Section.
- Applies to
- Anyone holding results of prenatal or postnatal genetic tests, including healthcare providers and laboratories
Practices it requires
- Keep prenatal and postnatal genetic test results confidential and release them only with the express written consent of the person tested, unless reporting is specifically mandated by law.La. R.S. 40:1081.10
Sources
Checked against these sources on 2026-09-25 by research agent (Claude), primary sources.
Unverified: Effective date of Acts 1995, No. 1194 not confirmed; possibly the 1995 session default (August 15, 1995).
Research reference, not legal advice.