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Lead Test (Whole Blood) | Blood Test for Lead
Lead Test (Whole Blood) | Blood Test for Lead
SKU:LEAD
Lead exposure can damage the brain, kidneys, and nervous system, with symptoms ranging from fatigue and irritability to developmental delays in children. The Lead Test measures the level of lead circulating in your blood, helping identify recent or ongoing elevated lead exposure.
Why You Should Get a Blood Test for Lead?
A blood test for lead helps measure your blood lead level and detect its elevated concentration that may deteriorate your health. Checking the lead concentration in blood is more important if you’re exposed to contaminated water, paint, or workplace hazards.
What Gets Assessed?
- Lead concentration in whole blood
100 in stock
Visit a partner clinic (+£50)
Once you've ordered your test, look out for an email from our phlebotomy partners containing information and a link to book your appointment. We'll send you everything the clinic will need to complete the sample and post it back to our labs.
Organise a nurse myself (FREE)
If none of the above options work for you, you can arrange your own medical professional to collect your sample. There is no additional charge for this. Once you've ordered your test, we'll send you everything you and your chosen medical professional will need to collect a sample and post it back to our labs.
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Visit a partner clinic (+£50)
Once you've ordered your test, look out for an email from our phlebotomy partners containing information and a link to book your appointment. We'll send you everything the clinic will need to complete the sample and post it back to our labs.
Organise a nurse myself (FREE)
If none of the above options work for you, you can arrange your own medical professional to collect your sample. There is no additional charge for this. Once you've ordered your test, we'll send you everything you and your chosen medical professional will need to collect a sample and post it back to our labs.
How Our Test Works
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Place Your Order
Place your order online and receive a test kit delivered to your home. You’ll need to bring this kit with you to your scheduled appointment at one of our partner blood collection clinics.
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Attend Your Appointment
At your chosen clinic, a trained nurse or phlebotomist will collect your blood sample using the kit you bring. If a sample collection courier is not available at the site, you’ll be asked to take the sealed sample with you and post it using the prepaid packaging provided.
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Receive Your Results
Once your results are ready, you’ll receive an email notification to log in and view them securely via your private portal. Please note: venous blood test results are not automatically reviewed by a doctor. We recommend booking a consultation with a qualified clinician to help you interpret and understand your results fully.
FAQs
What does the Lead (Blood) Test measure?
This test measures the concentration of lead in your bloodstream, showing recent or ongoing exposure.
Why is lead dangerous?
Lead is a toxic metal that can affect the nervous system, kidneys, and blood production, even at low levels.
Who should consider this test?
It may benefit individuals with occupational exposure, children in older homes with lead-based paint, or those with unexplained developmental, neurological, or kidney issues.
What symptoms may suggest lead exposure?
Possible signs include abdominal pain, fatigue, irritability, headaches, memory problems, or developmental delays in children.
Is fasting needed for this test?
No fasting is required, but you should follow your healthcare provider’s specific instructions.
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