22 §1319-A. Laboratory testing - Maine Statutes

Title 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE

Subtitle 2: HEALTH

Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH HEADING: PL 1989, C. 487, §11 (RPR)

Chapter 252: LEAD POISONING CONTROL ACT

§1319-A. Laboratory testing

A blood sample taken from a child by a health care provider or laboratory to test for blood lead level must be sent to the State Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory for analysis. The department shall adopt rules regarding lead-related testing conducted by the State Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory. Whenever possible, the laboratory shall bill 3rd-party payors for services provided under this chapter and shall deposit all fees received into the State Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory dedicated account. The laboratory shall use the funds to: [2001, c. 683, §10 (AFF); 2001, c. 683, §4 (AMD).]

1. Lead testing program. Administer a child blood and environmental lead testing program that includes processing, analyzing and reporting child blood lead samples and materials that may contain lead; and

[ 1991, c. 810, §26 (NEW) .]

2. Data; report. Gather data and report laboratory results.

[ 1991, c. 810, §26 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1991, c. 810, §26 (NEW). 2001, c. 683, §10 (AFF). 2001, c. 683, §4 (AMD).