(a) Every health-care provider who is the primary health-care provider for a child shall order lead poisoning screening of the child, under regulations adopted by the Division of Public Health, at or around 12 and 24 months of age.
(b) [Repealed.]
(c) (1) If screening under subsection (a) of this section determines that a child has an elevated blood lead level, the health-care provider shall order testing under regulations adopted by the Division of Public Health.
(2) A health-care provider is encouraged to use the health-care provider's clinical judgement to determine when testing should be used in lieu of screening under subsection (a) of this section.
(d) All laboratories and health-care providers involved in blood lead level analysis, including screening and testing, shall participate in a universal reporting system as established by the Division of Public Health.
(e) Nothing in this section may be construed to require any child to undergo screening or testing if the child's parent or guardian objects on the grounds that the screening or testing conflicts with the parent's or guardian's religious beliefs.
(f) [Repealed.]
Structure Delaware Code
Chapter 26. CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING PREVENTION ACT
§ 2601. Short title; definitions.
§ 2602. Physicians and health-care facilities to screen children.
§ 2603. Screening prior to child care or school enrollment.
§ 2604. Reimbursement by third-party payers.