LEAD EXPOSURE TEST (HAIR)

Description

WHY SHOULD I BE TESTED FOR LEAD EXPOSURE?

Lead is a toxic metal that is naturally occurring in the earth’s crust. Lead and lead compounds have been used in manufacturing compounds such as paint, fuel, batteries and cosmetics. Some of the most common sources of lead exposure in the United States come from Lead-based paints found in older homes, drinking water and pottery or crystals used for eating.

Occupational exposure to lead in the workplace can also occur. Here are some top work activities that may put you at risk for exposure:

• Welding (old painted metal)
• Battery manufacturing and recycling
• Lead Soldering
• Indoor Firing ranges
• Bridge, tunnel or highway construction
• Home renovation

Anyone working in these industries may also expose others to lead via carrying lead dust home. Young children and unborn children of pregnant mothers are especially susceptible to secondary exposure. The dust may be ingested or inhaled.

Lead can affect your body neurologically, as well as affecting major organs such as your stomach, liver, kidneys, muscles and the reproductive system. Here are some symptoms of lead exposure:

Fatigue

Irritability

Hearing loss

Seizures

Nausea

Anemia

Indigestion

Reduced sperm count

Miscarriage

 

Chronic exposure to lead can cause cerebral edema, coma and convulsions.

WHAT IS THE PRICE FOR A LEAD EXPOSURE TEST USING A HAIR SPECIMEN? 

$180.00

*Price may vary by location – contact your local ANY LAB TEST NOW

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO GET MY LAB TEST RESULTS?

Test results are generally available within five (5) business days after your specimen is collected.

WHY DO I NEED A HAIR LEAD EXPOSURE TEST?

A hair test can give an expanded window of detection of up to 90 days. Exposure to Lead can have very serious consequences for your body, especially children.  The problem is you may not even know you’ve been exposed.

If you and your family live in an old home (with old paint) or in a location with a lot of industry and manufacturing, you should strongly consider having a lead test.

Employers also monitor their employees for lead exposure, whether required by OSHA or as a way of establishing a baseline measurement before a candidate is hired.

Find out now if you’ve been exposed to lead.

OTHER RELEVANT LAB TESTS:

Customers that choose the Lead Test may decide to upgrade to the Heavy Metals Panel or to add in general health overview tests such as the Comprehensive Male Panel or the Comprehensive Female Panel.

WHAT ARE THE TEST RESULT RANGES?

 Normal Range:

Lead      RESULT RANGE

High Results May Indicate:

High levels could indicate lead poisoning.

Low Results May Indicate:

There are no low levels for this test.

WHAT TYPE OF PHYSICIAN SHOULD I SEE IF MY TEST RESULTS ARE ABNORMAL OR OUT-OF-RANGE?

If your results are ‘abnormal’ or ‘out of range’ from the normal, please contact your primary care physician.