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The current Bright Futures/AAP Periodicity Schedule recommends a risk assessment at the following well-child visits: 6 months, 9 months, 12 months, 18 months, 24 months, and at 3, 4, 5 and 6 years of age.

Normal Results Adults: Less than 10 micrograms per deciliter (µg/dL) or 0.48 micromoles per liter (µmol/L) of lead in the blood.

If the patient exhibits signs or symptoms of lead poisoning, including, confusion, weakness, seizures, coma, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, admit them to a hospital as soon as possible.

Read the Law: Md. Code, Environment §§ 6-811, 6-812, 6-843 and 6-845. Each time the tenant changes, the Affected Property must pass a risk reduction lead inspection. To pass the inspection, the Affected Property must pass a lead-contaminated dust test, and ensure no paint is chipping, peeling, or flaking.

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services requires all children enrolled in Medicaid to get tested for lead at ages 12 and 24 months, or age 24–72 months if they have never been screened. For children not enrolled in Medicaid, CDC recommends focusing screening efforts on high-risk neighborhoods and children.

The mean blood lead level (BLL) for U.S. adults is less than 1 µg/dL (CDC). Chronic adverse health effects have no threshold, so clinicians should monitor patients with elevated BLL until below 5 µg/dL.

In October 2021, CDC lowered the blood lead reference value (BLRV) to 3.5 micrograms per deciliter (µg/dL) to identify children with higher levels of lead in their blood compared to most children. Capillary screening results at or above 3.5 μg/dL should be confirmed with blood drawn by venipuncture.