| Lead Levels in Children | ||
| Micrograms per deciliter of blood |
Blood lead rating |
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| 9 or less | Normal | |
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| 10-19 | Moderately elevated | |
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| 20-44 | Highly elevated | |
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| 45-69 | Urgently elevated | |
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| 70 or more | Critically elevated | |
| Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
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