Lead Test
Also known as: Blood lead test; blood lead level
Related tests: Zinc protoporphyrin
At a Glance
Why Get Tested?
To screen for elevated concentrations of lead in your blood
When to Get Tested?
If you may have been exposed to lead where you live or work; children especially should be tested as they may have inhaled dust or ingested substances that could contain lead (e.g., from paint chips or water from lead pipes found in older housing)
Sample Required?
A blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
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