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Senate committee advances bill to require targeted lead testing in pregnancy
Summary
A Senate Health Committee on Tuesday released S3616 after testimony urging prenatal lead testing to identify exposure tied to preeclampsia and other adverse outcomes; amendments align testing with CDC and ACOG guidance and call for baseline and third‑trimester checks when risk is present.
The Senate Health Committee released S3616 on a voice roll call after extended testimony from public‑health advocates who said prenatal lead testing could help prevent pregnancy complications. Elise Pivnick, senior advisor at Isles, Inc., told the committee that "lead is considered, the most direct factor we know associated with preeclampsia" and urged two tests — a baseline and one in the third trimester — for people with a history suggesting exposure.
Proponents said the test is inexpensive, can use an additional vial when blood is already drawn…
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