SECTION 310:512-3-3. Blood lead screening tests

(a)   Capillary sample for blood lead testing. Capillary blood specimens are acceptable for initial blood lead screening if appropriate collection procedures are followed to minimize the risk of environmental lead contamination. A capillary blood lead sample may be obtained for confirmation of an elevated blood lead level less than 10 µg/dL when a venous sample is not obtainable.

(b)   Venous sample for blood lead testing. Venous blood is the preferred specimen for blood lead analysis and should be used for lead measurement whenever practical. A venous sample is required for confirmation of blood lead concentration equal to or greater than 10 µg/dL and preferred for confirmation of an elevated blood lead level less than 10 µg/dL.

(c)   Point-of-Care instruments. Point-of-Care instruments shall not be used to confirm elevated blood lead levels even if the sample is collected by venipuncture.

[Source: Added at 12 Ok Reg 3055, eff 7-27-95; Amended at 34 Ok Reg 1281, eff 10-1-17]