Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024
Section 8:51A-3.1 - Specimen collection(a) Screening for blood lead at or above the blood lead reference value shall be by blood lead test.(b) Venous blood is the preferred specimen for blood lead analysis and should be used for lead measurement whenever practicable.(c) A capillary blood specimen collected by fingerstick is acceptable for lead screening, if appropriate collection procedures are followed to minimize the risk of environmental lead contamination. N.J. Admin. Code § 8:51A-3.1
Amended by 49 N.J.R. 3219(a), effective 9/18/2017Amended by 56 N.J.R. 1984(a), effective 10/7/2024