Lead screenings are provided in accordance with the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines.Screenings are done on scheduled lead clinic days or by appointment. The Health Department provides this service free of charge. The Health Department currently sends blood samples to Tamarac Medical Lab for analysis. Tamarac requires that if client has Medicaid, MC+ or private insurance, we submit a copy of the insurance card.
If the screening shows an elevated lead, further testing will be recommended.
For more information about lead poisoning, call the Health Department at (573) 547-6564.
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