Lead

Detects the concentration of lead in the blood, used to assess recent exposure to lead. High levels can indicate poisoning, particularly in children, and lead to neurological damage.

Also known asLeadBlood LeadBlood

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

1 parameters

Earliest reports in

Next Day

Test details

Lead Test in Vadodara Overview

Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
Lead includes 1 parameter

  • Lead
Frequently Asked Questions

This test detects lead poisoning, which can cause neurological damage, especially in children and workers exposed to lead-based materials.

Children in high-risk areas, workers exposed to lead (e.g., painters, factory workers), and people with unexplained neurological symptoms should undergo testing.

A blood sample is drawn, often from a finger prick (capillary test) or a vein (venous test).

Elevated levels suggest exposure to lead from contaminated water, paint, or industrial sources, which can lead to developmental and cognitive issues.

Yes, avoiding further exposure and undergoing chelation therapy in severe cases can help reduce lead levels in the body.

Test code

9142

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
Edta Whole BloodLavender Vacutainer3 ML

Specimen stability information

Edta Whole Blood

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Monday,Wednesday,Friday TIME - 11:00

Turn around time

Next Day

Performing locations

Department

  • Local Send Out

CPT and Loinc codes

Lead

2200