Clinical Lead Resources

These resources accompany the Follow-up Schedule for Initial & Confirmed Blood Lead Levels for Children Under the Age of Six.

Follow Up Schedule Resources

• Agencies for Referral by County
• CDC Protocol for Capillary Sampling of Blood Lead
• Updated CDC Protocol for Follow-up Testing Based on Blood Lead Level (BLL)
  • CDC Lead Screening Guidelines for Refugees
  • CDC Guidelines for the Identification and Management of Lead Exposure in Pregnant and Lactating Women
• DHHS Form 3651
• Lead Poisoning Prevention Educational Materials for Families
• Users should contact Children’s Environmental Health for further assistance

NC Childhood Lead Testing Manual, September 2019

• FULL MANUAL
• NC Minimum Recommendations for Lead Poisoning Prevention
• Quick Reference Guide
• Chapter 1 – Introduction
• Chapter 2 – Lead Testing Requirements and Recommendations
• Chapter 3 – State Laboratory Procedures
• Chapter 4 – Diagnostic Lead Testing and Management (EBLs)
• Chapter 5 – Prenatal Lead Testing
• Appendix A – Glossary
• Appendix B – Contact Information
• Appendix C – Recent Memoranda
• Appendix D – Forms
• Appendix E – Educational and Outreach Materials
• Appendix F – Nutritional Material
• Appendix G – References about Refugee Children
• Appendix H – Lead and Pregnancy Resources
• Appendix I – NC LEAD
• Appendix J – Other Resources