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- Screening Via Capillary Test Or Venous Draw
- Capillary Test Confirmation Schedule
- Nevada Medicaid Billing Resources
Screening Via Capillary Test Or Traditional Venous Draw
Providers have the option of screening via capillary test or traditional venous draw. Capillary blood analysis may be completed using a CLIA waved in-office testing device, such as the Magellan LeadCare II device, and directly reporting the results to the local health authority. All capillary screening results must be reported to the local health authority, as required by NRS 441A. For help obtaining an in-office capillary blood lead testing device, contact the NvCLPPP at 702-895-5067. Higher capillary test results necessitate the urgent need for venous test confirmation. Venous test results are required to access health authority services.
Capillary Test Confirmation Schedule
| Capillary Blood Lead Level | Confirm with Venous Test Within* |
|---|---|
| ≥3.5–9 µg/dL | 3 months |
| 10–19 µg/dL | 1 month |
| 20–44 µg/dL | Within 2 weeks |
| ≥45 µg/dL | Within 48 hours |
*The higher the BLL on the initial screening capillary test, the more urgent the need for confirmatory testing using a venous sample.
Nevada Medicaid Billing Resources
Disclaimer: Nevada Medicaid guidance is subject to change. For the most current coding and billing guidelines, visit the Nevada Medicaid website.
- Lead Testing Guidance According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Bright Future’s Periodicity Schedule (Web Announcement 3692)
- Clarification to Web Announcement 3692: Lead Testing Guidance According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Bright Future’s Periodicity Schedule (Web Announcement 3746)