Lead Poisoning/Exposure
Information on home related house issues in Maine such as lead poisoning, carbon monoxide poisoning, mold, well-water safety, emergency preparedness, and more.
The Maine CDC provides guidance and statistics about lead paint screenings and lead paint poisoning by county.
'Maine's Immunization Information System, ImmPact, can help pediatric providers view patients' blood lead test history. ImmPact also allows pediatric providers to run reports that identify patients in need of a blood lead screening test or those in need of a follow-up test. This module in ImmPact can help your practice comply with Maine's new blood lead testing requirements to test all children at ages 1 and 2 years.
Maine CDC's Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Unit will provide access to the Blood Lead Module to pediatric providers that participate in a brief online training. At least one person from your practice must take the training before we activate the Blood Lead Module.'
Effective June 27, 2019, Maine law requires blood lead tests for all children at 1 and 2 years of age. Please see below for guidelines for testing and reporting.
Prevention & Screening
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Lead Toxicity in Children: An Unremitting Public Health Problem
Academic article
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The Pediatrician's Role in Screening, Testing and Counseling for Lead Exposure
Testing & Reporting
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Free Lead Test Kit - Request Form
Maine residents who live in a home built before 1950, and who have young children or expecting parents are eligible to receive a free lead test kit.Â
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Provider Guidance fo Blood Lead Testing
Guidance from Maine CDC
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Using the Blood Lead Module in ImmPact
The only approved method of reporting point of care testing results is through the ImmPact Blood Lead Module.
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Pediatric Blood Lead Testing Guidelines
Expanded Blood Lead Test Kit Recall Info for Providers - September 1, 2021
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Request for blood lead analysis supplies
DHHS form
Questions on Lead testing can be directed to: Dr. Maggie Bordeau at the MCDC: Margaret.Bordeau@maine.gov.