Shop 2/12 Miles Street

Mount Isa QLD 4825

1800 457 547

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Mon - Fri: 8:00 - 16:30

Free Blood Lead Level Testing Locations

Free Point-of-Care Testing

NWHHS Maternal, Child and Youth Health Service

Old Laura Johnson Precinct
3 Lucy Street, Mount Isa QLD 4825

Monday – Friday
8:30am – 4:00pm

Phone: 07 4764 0850

Note: Staff will attempt to cater for walk-in appointments. Children aged 6 months to 5 years.

Gidgee Healing

Pioneer Clinic
121 Marian Street, Mount Isa QLD 4825

Monday – Friday
8:30am – 4:00pm

Phone: 1800 GIDGEE (1800 443 433)

Note: Available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children aged 6 months to 5 years.

Free Blood Test Locations

Queensland Medical Laboratory (QML) Pathology

41 Clarke Street, Mount Isa QLD 4825

Monday – Friday
7:00am – 1:30pm

Phone: 0436 847 958

Note: Walk-in appointments subject to availability for children aged 6 months to 5 years.

Sullivan Nicholaides Pathology

76 Camooweal Street, Mount Isa QLD 4825

Monday – Friday
7:00am – 3:00pm

Phone: 07 4430 8037

Note: Walk-in appointments subject to availability for children aged 6 months to 5 years.

Test Results Locations

Mount Isa Medical Centre

71 Camooweal Street, Mount Isa QLD 4825

Phone: 07 4743 3033

Note: Children aged 6 months to 5 years. Patients will be bulk billed when receiving blood level results.

Leichhardt Medical Centre

92 Marian Street, Mount Isa QLD 4825

Phone: 07 4743 2877

Note: Children aged 6 months to 5 years. This practice is private billing and therefore fees may be incurred.

Gidgee Healing

Pioneer Clinic
121 Marian Street, Mount Isa QLD 4825

Phone: 1800 GIDGEE (1800 443 433)

Note: Available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children aged 6 months to 5 years. Patients will be bulk billed when receiving blood level results.

Sonic Health Plus

2a Ryan Road, Mount Isa QLD 4825

Phone: 07 4749 5300

Note: Children aged 6 months to 5 years. This practice is private billing and therefore fees may be incurred.

FAQ

Q: Do I need a referral from my GP?

A: No referral is required.

Q: Do I need to make an appointment for the blood test?

A: No appointment is required; however, you can contact the lead testing locations to ensure pediatric collectors (if required) are available.

Q: How much will it cost to get tested?

A: Blood testing for lead is FREE for all Mount Isa residents.

Q: How often should I have my children tested?

A: This depends on the result of the first test. If your child has an elevated blood lead level over 5µg/dl, a follow up test is recommended for 6 months after the initial test and preventions are put in place.

Q: How do I get the results?

A: The test provider will ask you for the name of your GP, who will then be sent your results.  Your GP will then be able to provide you with the results and address any questions that you may have.

Q: What happens if my children have elevated blood lead levels over 5µg/dl?

A: You will be contacted by Queensland Health – Public Health Unit Mount Isa, who will give you information and assist you to reduce the blood lead level in your children. You can also contact the Lead Alliance FREE CALL on 1800 457 547, who will also give you information and assistance to reduce the risk of elevated blood lead levels. A follow up test is recommended six months after the first test to monitor blood lead levels.

If you have any further questions, you can FREE CALL the Lead Alliance on 1800 457 547.

The Lead Alliance encourages all Mount Isa residents to have their blood lead levels tested – especially pregnant women, breast feeding mothers and children aged 0 – 5 years.