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)
- 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