Lead Poisoning Hotline

Welcome to our online resource for healthcare professionals providing vital, timely information in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of all forms of lead poisoning.

1-800-SOS-LEAD (1-800-767-5323)

“SOS Lead” is a FREE emergency hotline for healthcare professionals who have questions about testing or treating lead-poisoned patients. Staffed 24-7 by medical toxicology experts.

Additonal resources for Health care providers:

• Lead Poisoning: An Overview
• (Video) CDC Guidelines for collecting & handling blood samples.
• Guidelines for Childhood Lead Poisoning Screening in Virginia
• Virginia Regulations for Testing Children for Lead
• Letter from Virginia Health Commissioner: Reportable Disease Updates (Oct. 2016)
• Reportable Disease List
• Conditions Reportable by Laboratory Directories

Download flyer: Lead Poisoning- Information for Parents