Lead (Blood)
Measures the level of lead in your blood β a simple screen for exposure at home or on the job. One draw, results usually in 3β5 business days.
Lead is a toxic metal with no safe level in the body. Exposure can come from old paint, contaminated water, certain jobs and hobbies, and some imported goods. This blood test measures how much lead is currently in your system so you can act if it's elevated.
Included Tests
What This Panel Measures
Who Should Get This Panel
- You live in or renovate a home built before 1978
- Your job or hobby involves lead (construction, batteries, welding, shooting ranges, stained glass, pottery glazes)
- You're concerned about lead in your water or imported products
- You have unexplained fatigue, headaches, or abdominal discomfort
- You want a baseline exposure check
Conditions Screened
Related Symptoms
When to Get Tested
Any time you suspect exposure or want a baseline. No fasting or special preparation is needed. If your work involves lead, periodic monitoring is common.
Understanding Your Results
Results post to your secure online account usually in 3β5 business days, with your value and the reference range. There is no safe blood lead level; the higher the result, the more important it is to identify and remove the source. Elevated results should be discussed with a clinician.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to fast?
What do I do if my level is high?
Is this billed to insurance?
Pairs Well With β Same Blood Draw
Test centers donβt accept payment β you pay securely here; the lab just does the draw.
What happens after you order?
- 1Your lab order form & test code appear in your secure online account β with your test centerβs address.
- 2We send your lab requisition to the test center electronically.
- 3Walk in & get tested β tests usually take 5 minutes or less.