The Macomb County WIC offices provide optional, in-house blood lead screening to eligible WIC enrolled children.  This screening is not a requirement for WIC program benefits and is offered by trained Community Health Technicians.  There is no fee for this service. This is a screening test, and does not diagnosis a child with lead poisoning.  Levels at or above 5mcg/dl are referred to public health nurse for follow up.  Doctors can access test results through Michigan Care Improvement Registry (MCIR).

Lead testing is offered to eligible children in a WIC clinic, during a scheduled appointment, with one of our registered dietitians. Trained Community Health Technicians provide the Lead Screening.  

This optional, free test offers families a chance to have their child screened for lead outside of an appointment with their personal doctor.  Results are uploaded to MCIR for healthcare providers to review if desired.