Section 845.APPENDIX H   Childhood Lead Poisoning Assessment and Screening Algorithm

Complete the Risk Assessment Questionnaire

NO

Previous BLL >10 cg/dL

NO POSITIVE RESPONSES

ONE OR MORE POSITIVE RESPONSES

Does the child live in a high risk zip code? (See reverse of questionnaire for the listing of high-risk zip codes.)

Assess and obtain BLLs as advised for the specific levels

No further Action

Two previous BLLs < 10 mcg/dL with no change in status of housing or potential exposure since last screening

One previous BLL <10 mcg/dL

Has the child had a previous BLL?

Child presents for a Well-Child Visit between the ages of  6 and 24 months

(Source:  Added at 21 Ill. Reg. 7444, effective May 31, 1997)