The Blood Lead Testing Program at the Saginaw County Department of Public Health (SCDPH) targets children ages 1 through 5 years of age.

Tests are usually recommended for children at ages 1 and 2 years of age. This age group is most vulnerable due to the child’s developmental stage of crawling and putting items in their mouth.

Children who attend Head Start pre-school programs need to have a lead test done yearly as part of the program’s requirements.

The Blood Lead Testing Program is free of charge and is offered through WIC Clinics located at:

• Saginaw County Department of Public Health
  1600 North Michigan Avenue
  Saginaw, MI 48602
  Room 502 
   
• Birch Run Health Center
  8425 Main Street
  Birch Run, MI 48415 
   
• St. Charles Health Center
  120 North Vine Street
  St. Charles, MI 48655

Please call 989-758-3733 and ask for Pam, for further information regarding:

• Lead testing
• Scheduling an appointment
• Inquiring about blood lead test results
• Questions about blood lead testing
  

Call the Saginaw Lead Hazard Control Program at 989-758-3720 for more information on having your child or home tested for lead. Applications for having your home tested for lead are available by clicking here, or by visiting Room 506 at the Health Department.