Free Lead Dust Tests
Maine CDC offers free home lead dust test kits to families with young children or children on the way. Order a free home lead dust test kit. Watch our video to see how to do the test.
New Blood Lead Testing Guidelines
Follow Maine CDC Guidelines and test all children for lead poisoning at 1 and 2 years of age. Effective October 1, 2022, providers should confirm all capillary blood lead levels 3.5 ug/dL or higher with venous samples.
- Get a copy of the new testing guidelines (PDF)
- Learn more about confirmation testing at 3.5 ug/dL (PDF)
- Use ImmPact to view patient blood lead tests
Resources for Health Care Providers
Provider Guidance for Blood Lead Testing
- Blood Lead Testing Requirements
- Risk Assessment Questionnaire
- Determining Who to Test
- Determining Confirmation Testing
- How to Submit Samples to the State Lab
- How to Submit Results of Your In-Office Blood Testing