§ 2308. Sexually transmitted disease; pregnant persons; blood test for
syphilis. 1. Every physician or other authorized practitioner attending
pregnant persons in the state shall in the case of every person so
attended take or cause to be taken a sample of blood of such person at
the time of first examination, and submit such sample to an approved
laboratory for a standard serological test for syphilis. In addition to
testing at the time of first examination, every such physician or other
authorized practitioner shall order a syphilis test during the third
trimester of pregnancy consistent with any guidance and regulations
issued by the commissioner.

2. Every other person permitted by law to attend upon pregnant women
in the state but not permitted by law to take blood tests, shall cause a
sample of the blood of such pregnant woman to be taken promptly by a
duly licensed physician and submitted to an approved laboratory for a
standard serological test for syphilis.

3. The term "approved laboratory" means a laboratory approved for the
purpose as herein provided by the department, or in the city of New York
by the department of health of such city.

4. A standard serological test for syphilis is one recognized as such
by the department or in the city of New York by the department of health
of such city.