Elevated Venous Blood Lead Levels — Primary Care
Environmental Inspection and Remediation
- Recommended for VBLL ≥ 3.5 μg/dL
- Local Department of Health (DOH) notified of elevated VBLL by lab
- DOH collaborates with Medicaid to complete home inspection
- Grants may be available from the health department or local county agency for lead remediation
- Clinicians support families and assist DOH and insurance company with follow-up
State | Organization Responsible for Home Inspection |
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All | State and Local Programs |
Pennsylvania | PA Lead-free Promise Project: Parent Resource Toolkit |
New Jersey | Directory of Local Health Departments in New Jersey |
Delaware |
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