On 10/28/2021, the CDC lowered the blood lead reference value (BLRV) from 5 μg/dL to 3.5 μg/dL. Follow-up care is now recommended for all elevated cases ≥3.5μg/dL.
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For this reporting method, you must use the most recent version of the CDPHE Lead Reporting Spreadsheet (Last updated 4/15/2021). Complete all required fields for each case.
If this is the patient's first elevated test, a confirmatory venous sample is needed. For capillary tests 3.5-9 μg/dL, complete testing within 3 months.
If this is the patient's first elevated test, a confirmatory venous sample is needed. For capillary tests 10-19 μg/dL, complete testing within 1 month.
If this is the patient's first elevated test, a confirmatory venous sample is needed. For capillary tests 20-44 μg/dL complete testing within 2 weeks.
If this is the patient's first elevated test, a confirmatory venous sample is needed. For capillary tests ≥70 μg/dL complete testing immediately.
If this is the patient's first elevated test, a confirmatory venous sample is needed. For capillary tests ≥45 μg/dL complete testing within 48 hours.
The status of this lead test is elevated (capillary). Please carefully review the next page after you submit your report.
The status of this lead test is elevated (venous). Please carefully review the next page after you submit your report.
