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Bureau of Laboratories Division of Chemistry and Toxicology The Division of Chemistry and Toxicology works with various state and private agencies to monitor lead levels in children, oversees the Pennsylvania Newborn Screening Testing Program for inherited metabolic disorders, conducts toxicology proficiency testing and performs alcohol and drug testing on persons involved in fatal traffic accidents. Blood Lead Testing Blood Lead Specimen Submission and Results Reporting Form Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Blood Lead Collection Protocol Blood and Environmental Lead Supplies Request Form Environmental Lead Testing Lead in Soil or Paint Sample Submission and Results Form Lead in Dust Sample Submission and Results Form Blood and Environmental Lead Supplies Request Form Post-mortem Testing Blood Alcohol and Drugs of Abuse Specimen Collection Kit Request Form Toxicology Approval and Proficiency Testing Programs Laboratories performing tests for blood lead, erthrocyte protoporphyrin, alcohol and drugs of abuse must obtain the approval of the Division of Chemistry and Toxicology, enroll in the appropriate proficiency testing program and continue to demonstrate satisfactory performance. The division also approves testing devices used by law enforcement officials to determine the alcohol content of blood by analysis of a person's breath. The Toxicology Approval and Proficency Testing Program page provides details on the approval process and proficency testing. Listings of labs approved to perform testing are also provided.