Blue Horizon Medicals General health & wellness

Lead (Blood)

Blood Lead is useful in detecting industrial, dietary and accidental exposure to Lead and to monitor detoxification therapy.

  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
Venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Results in
15 days
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Lead

Test specifications

Provider
Blue Horizon Medicals
Sample type
blood
Collection method
venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Turnaround time
15 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals.

  • Lead

About this test

Blood Lead is useful in detecting industrial, dietary and accidental exposure to Lead and to monitor detoxification therapy. Children are especially susceptible to neurologic damage from Lead and acute neurologic toxicity may develop without symptoms.

If you suspect to have been exposed to lead, symptoms may include: Mild anaemia, high serum uric acid, Neurological effects such as nerve conduction velocity reduction, postural sway or tremors. It can also have adverse effects on fertility in both male and female.

Description provided by Blue Horizon Medicals.

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