Ohio Administrative Code
Title 3701 - Department of Health - Administration and Director
Chapter 3701-30 - Lead Screening and Assessment
Section 3701-30-03 - Blood lead screening tests

Universal Citation: OH Admin Code 3701-30-03

Current through all regulations passed and filed through September 16, 2024

(A) Blood lead screening tests of children at risk of lead poisoning shall be conducted either by:

(1) Venous draw; or

(2) Capillary collection.

(B) If the blood lead screening test is conducted by a capillary blood test and the result is 3.5 micrograms per deciliter or greater, a confirmatory blood lead screening test by venous collection shall be performed as soon as possible but no later than ninety days from the previous capillary test.

(C) Blood lead testing using CLIA waived test methods, such as the "Lead Care® II" device, may not be used for confirmatory blood lead tests.

(D) The director shall provide written guidance for follow up of elevated blood lead screening test results that conform with current CDC guidance.

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