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
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