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Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

 Arizona Department of Health Services

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Diagnostic Testing For Children with Elevated Blood Lead Levels
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If the result of the screening test is: 10-19 µg/dL, Perform diagnostic test on venous blood within: 3 months
If the result of the screening test is: 20-44 µg/dL, Perform diagnostic test on venous blood within: 1 month - 1 week
If the result of the screening test is: 45-59 µg/dL, Perform diagnostic test on venous blood within: 48 hours
If the result of the screening test is: 60-69 µg/dL, Perform diagnostic test on venous blood within: 24 hours
If the result of the screening test is: >70 µg/dL, Perform diagnostic test on venous blood within: Immediately as an emergency lab test

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