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The Texas Adult Blood Lead Epidemiology and Surveillance (ABLES) Program maintains a surveillance system of blood lead test results on individuals 15 years of age and older. Laboratories and physicians are required by the Texas Reportable Occupational Conditions Act to report all blood lead levels.  

Helpful Links

• DSHS Laboratory Website

• Texas Information & Referral Network

• HUD Office of Lead Hazard Control

• EPA Lead Program

• US Consumer Product Safety Commission

• US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Lead Standards

• Texas Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

• Blood Lead Surveillance Group