# COMAR Title 26 — Department of the Environment

## Subtitle 02 — Occupational, Industrial, and Residential Hazards

### Chapter 01 — Blood Lead Reporting

#### Regulation .05 Reporting by the Department.

*COMAR 26.02.01.05*

A. Upon receipt of a blood lead level test result, the Department shall report the information required under Regulation .02D of this chapter and the result of a blood lead level test indicating a blood lead level greater than or equal to the reference level to the:

  (1) Local health department in the jurisdiction in which the child resides; and

  (2) Maryland Department of Health.

B. Time and Manner of Reporting by the Department.

  (1) The Department shall report a blood lead level test result of:

    (a) Greater than or equal to 10 micrograms per deciliter by the close of business of the next business day following the receipt of the final test result; and

    (b) 5 micrograms per deciliter through 9 micrograms per deciliter within 2 weeks of the receipt of the final test result.

  (2) The Department may report the information required under Regulation .02D of this chapter and the result of a blood lead level test indicating a blood lead level of less than 5 micrograms per deciliter to the local health department or the Maryland Department of Health, or both.