Blood Lead Levels
Follow-up action for Capillary Blood Test Results
10 - 19 ug / dl
Re-screen or re-determine risk in one year
<10 ug / dl
Diagnostic venous test within 1 - 3 months
20 - 44 ug / dl
Diagnostic venous test within 1 week to 1 month (sooner for higher level)
45 - 59 ug / dl
Diagnostic venous test within 48 hours
60 - 69 ug / dl
Diagnostic venous test within 24 hours
> 70 ug / dl
Medical Emergency Diagnostic venous test STAT
Follow-up action for Venous Diagnostic Test Results
10 - 14 ug / dl
At least 1 follow-up test within 3 months. If 2 consecutive venous tests are at this level, re-test in 1 year.
15 - 19 ug / dl
Follow-up test within 2 months. Needs clinical management if > 2 consecutive venous tests at least 3 months apart are still at this level. Re-test annually.
20 - 44 ug / dl
Needs clinical management including BLL monitoring and additional testing. Retest at least every 3 -4 months. More frequent testing if BLL is in the higher range, child is very young or there is ongoing exposure.
45 - 59 ug / dl
Needs clinical management within 48 hours. Chelation is necessary. Consultation with Regional Lead Treatment Center recommended.
60 - 69 ug / dl
Needs clinical management within 24 hours. Chelation is necessary. Consultation with Regional Lead Treatment Center recommended.
> 70 ug / dl
Medical Emergency Chelation is necessary. Referral to Regional Lead Treatment Center strongly recommended.
*Sources: Connecticut Department on Public Health Lead Poisoning Prevention Program