The Public Health Lead Investigation (PHLI) Program complies with federal and state protocols when determining where the lead hazards exist in a property suspected of being a possible source of a child's lead poisoning. To identify the source, a collection of environmental samples (dust, paint chips, water, soil or other non-property sources) is required. In addition, according to the Ohio Administrative Code, all samples must be submitted to an Ohio-approved environmental lead laboratory for analysis. The PHLI Program has worked in partnership with a laboratory to provide the analysis of the samples required to determine the probable source of exposure of a lead-poisoned child. The services also included the analysis of non-property sources such as spices, folk remedies, and other consumer products.
