Survey for Environmental Lead Testing at the NC State Laboratory of Public Health (NCSLPH)

The NC State Laboratory of Public Health is trying to gather information about the Environmental Lead testing that is provided for the Local County Health Departments. This information will assist us in improving our services for the users. Thank you for completing this short survey.
Name (optional): 


  1. Approximately how many samples do you collect each month?


  1. Approximately how many samples are sent to the NCSLPH each month?



  1. Do you use a commercial laboratory for any environmental samples?
    Yes
    No


  1. If you answered "Yes" to Questions 3, is it an AIHA Certified laboratory? If they are not certified, please explain why you choose to use them.



  1. If you answered "Yes" to Question 3, approximately how many samples are sent to the commercial lab each month?


  1. Are all your investigations in response to an elevated blood lead?
    Yes
    No


  1. If your answer was "No" to Question 6, list other reasons for sampling.


  1. What matrices do you collect? Check all that apply.
    Soil
    Water
    Dust
    Paint
    Other


  1. What are your funding sources? Check all that apply.
    Local appropriations
    State appropriations, including Environmental Health Program funding
    Federal appropriations
    Grants
    Other


  1. How are your supplies acquired?
    Local funding
    State funding or supplies are provided


  1. How do you receive the laboratory report?
    Hard copy
    Web Site
    Both


  1. Does the NC State Laboratory Environmental Lead Program meet your testing needs?
    Yes
    No


  1. If you answered "No" to Question 12, what could be improved?


  1. What county do you work in?


  1. What is your job title?

    Health Director
    Environmental Health Specialist
    Program Director
    Other


  1. Please provide us with any Comments/Suggestions for improvements.





Christy Osterhout
Teleconference
NC State Laboratory of Public Health
Raleigh, NC