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Lead Test

Test your lead levels to identify potential exposure.

This test measures the amount of lead in your blood, providing valuable insight into potential lead exposure. By understanding lead levels, you and your healthcare provider can assess your risk for lead-related health issues.

 

Lead is a heavy metal that can build up in the body over time, causing serious health issues, even at low levels. Lead mainly affects the nervous system, but it can also harm the kidneys, blood, heart, and reproductive organs in adults. Knowing your blood lead level can help guide decisions about reducing environmental exposure. Although lead use has decreased in recent decades, it is still found in some homes and products.

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Test Details

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Sample Type: Blood
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Collection Method: In person at a Labcorp location
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Age: 18+
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Results: 2-4 days from when your sample arrives at our lab
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HSA/FSA: Accepted
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Test must be taken by purchaser

Preparation: No special preparation is needed.

What's Tested
  • Lead

    The lead test measures the concentration of lead in your blood. Elevated lead levels can cause various health issues, including cognitive problems, anemia, kidney damage, and reproductive issues. Early detection is crucial for preventing long-term health effects.

Why Consider This Test

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Environmental risk assessment

Living in older homes (built before 1978) or areas with potential lead contamination can increase your risk of lead exposure. A lead blood test can help assess your environmental risk, providing peace of mind or alerting you to potential hazards in your surroundings.

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Health effects of lead exposure

Even small amounts can lead to potential health problems over time, such as high blood pressure, kidney damage, and reproductive problems3. Testing for lead in the blood can help check for lead exposure, since symptoms can be mild or mistaken for other conditions.

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Proactive health management

Taking a lead test allows you to be proactive about your health. Some people with high lead levels do not have obvious symptoms. Testing may help identify exposure early, so steps can be taken to reduce further exposure and prevent long-term health problems.

References:

1. Lead levels – blood. MedlinePlus. Updated May 30, 2023. Accessed August 19, 2025. https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003360.htm

2. Recommended Actions Based on Blood Lead Level. Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention. Updated October 17, 2022. Accessed August 19, 2025. https://www.cdc.gov/lead-prevention/hcp/clinical-guidance/index.html

3. Blood lead levels and cognitive functioning: A meta-analysis. J Clin Exp Neuropsychol. 2007;29(6):568-581. doi:10.1080/1380339060105707

How It Works

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Purchase Your Test

Simply purchase this test online. A healthcare provider will review and approve your test requests; no healthcare provider visit is required.

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Provide Your Sample

Visit a Labcorp location near you for sample collection. Visits may be scheduled online.

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Get Your Results

View your easy-to-read results online in your Labcorp Patient™ account, including Linked Accounts. For certain results that require prompt attention, you will also be contacted by phone or mail.

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FAQ

  • Early signs and symptoms of high lead levels may include headaches, abdominal pain, muscle or joint aches, fatigue, irritability, memory problems, mood changes, high blood pressure, and anemia. Severe lead poisoning may cause confusion, seizures, or coma. However, many people with elevated lead levels may not show obvious symptoms, which is why lead blood work is important.

  • A blood lead test is the most common and reliable method for detecting lead exposure and potential toxicity. It measures the amount of lead currently circulating in your bloodstream.

  • The frequency of lead testing depends on your risk factors. Those with environmental exposure may need regular testing to monitor lead levels while others may only need a screening. Consult with your healthcare provider for appropriate testing guidance based on your situation.

  • While you can't undo past lead exposure, you can take steps to reduce further exposure and mitigate its effects. Identifying and removing sources of lead, maintaining a healthy diet, and following medical advice from a healthcare provider can help manage the impact of lead exposure.
     

    You should consult with your health care provider about any abnormal results, if you are experiencing concerning symptoms, or if you have any questions about your result.

  • Your testing will be performed in a CLIA-certified clinical laboratory. Labcorp provides leading-edge medical laboratory tests and services through a national network of primary clinical laboratories and specialty testing laboratories. Our labs perform regular quality assurance testing to ensure our results are accurate.

  • Your results will be provided to you through our secure online portal to view or print. Results are also made available through a secure portal to the independent healthcare provider who placed your test order.  If you are accessing your results through your Labcorp Patient™ account, all users linked to the account will have access to all OnDemand test results. Results may also be provided to a local, state, and/or federal health authority; for example, many states require the testing laboratory and physician to report test results for certain communicable diseases, such as COVID-19, to local or state health departments.

     

    If you have questions or comments regarding the Labcorp Notice of Privacy Practices, or have a complaint about our use or disclosure of your PHI or our privacy practices, please contact: privacyofficer@labcorp.com, call us at (877) 234-4722 (877-23-HIPAA) and ask for the Labcorp HIPAA Privacy Officer, or send a written request to: HIPAA Privacy Officer, Labcorp, 531 South Spring Street, Burlington, NC 27215. You also may file a complaint with the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

  • Visit the Labcorp OnDemand® website to browse and purchase laboratory tests and create your Labcorp Patient™ account to view your results. All Labcorp OnDemand testing requires an order from an authorized healthcare professional. For your convenience, Labcorp OnDemand has contracted with independent professional entities (collectively, Providers) to deliver healthcare provider services. Visit a Labcorp location for sample collection; or, if using an at-home collection kit, collect your sample yourself. We’ll let you know when your results are ready and can be accessed through your Labcorp Patient™ account.

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