Reference Range

Blood lead in children (according to CDC Classification ≤ 15 years)

Blood Lead Comment

<5 ug/dL No action required.

CDC recommendations for clinical follow up and lead level monitoring may vary depending on initial measured lead level and the child’s age. Local and state health departments also may have different recommendations for monitoring and clinical follow up. Please consult your local or state health department, or the CDC’s website regarding monitoring of lead levels in children:

cdc.gov/nceh/lead/acclpp/actions_blls.html

*Elevated levels of blood lead should be confirmed with a second specimen before remedial action is instituted.

Elevated capillary blood specimens should be repeated using a venous specimen due to possible contamination.

Adults >15 years

Blood Lead Comment

<5.0 ug/dL No action required.

CDC recommendations for clinical follow up and lead level monitoring may vary depending on initial measured lead level and the patient’s age. Local and state health departments may also have different recommendations for monitoring and clinical follow up. Please consult your local or state health department, or the following links to CDC’s website regarding monitoring of lead levels in adults:

cdc.gov/niosh/topics/ables/description.html

cdc.gov/niosh/topics/ables/pdfs/Reference%20Blood%20Levels%20for%20Adults-2015-12-18_508.pdf