Effective July 1, 2008 all children entering kindergarten are required to have at least one blood lead test. The schools will submit to the Iowa Department of Public Health a list of children that are enrolling in kindergarten. The IDPH will cross reference those children to the tracking database HHLPSS to identify if there is a blood test on record for the child. If there is not a blood test on record the school/parent will be notified that a test is needed. You may see your provider for a test or you may call and schedule an appointment at Linn County Public Health. To view Iowa Administrative Code 641 Chapter 67 "Blood Lead Testing" Click Here |
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