Blood Tests

[Oleanda]

I understand that in some (maybe all) states of the USA couples have to have blood tests before they can marry. What are they tested for?

[woofgang]

used to be VD, I think now aids as well.

[Mamyalynne]

Info here


http://www.usmarriagelaws.com/marriage-license/premarital-requirements/blood-test.shtml

[gangesboy]

Not all states require tests. usually tests for vd and sickle cell + some inherited diseases...see link
http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/chart-state-marriage-license-blood-29019.html

[Mamyalynne]

A bit of reading on the history here...

http://www.livestrong.com/article/215971-a-marriage-license-blood-tests/


Interesting topic Oleanda.

[Oleanda]

Thank you. Seems like its only a few states that do it nowadays. I have particular reason for asking, just something that popped into my head last night when sleep alluded me.

[Mamyalynne]

Well I've learned something too today , so your nightly musings have had results.

[douglas9401]

A late addition to the test regime is a new one for the Trump gene. Detection results in a court order banning attempts to breed.

[viv41]

Splutter ..... !

[Mamyalynne]

You're wasted in 'Body and Soul' topic Douglas , have you tried 'Jokes'?

[Old_Geezer]

State requires a blood test before citizens can marry ?!?!
Talk about the land of the free ! You sure this isn't some eastern tolatarian regime you're mistaking for the US ?