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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A: No referral is required.
A: No appointment is required; however, you can contact the lead testing locations to ensure pediatric collectors (if required) are available.
A: Blood testing for lead is FREE for all Mount Isa residents.
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.
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.
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.
