Lead Test
Lead is a toxic metal that can accumulate in the body over time, often without causing immediate symptoms. Even low levels of lead exposure can have long-term effects on the brain, nervous system, kidneys, blood cells, and overall health. The ICare Lead Test measures the amount of lead in your blood, helping identify recent or ongoing exposure so you and your healthcare provider can take appropriate action.
Lead exposure can occur through aging homes with lead-based paint, contaminated water, certain occupations, hobbies, imported products, or environmental sources. Because symptoms are often subtle, blood testing is the most reliable way to determine whether lead exposure has occurred.
Whether you're concerned about environmental exposure, workplace safety, or routine health monitoring, the ICare Lead Test provides accurate results to help protect your long-term health.
With ICare's concierge mobile laboratory services, professional testing is delivered directly to your home, office, or preferred location.
What Does This Test Measure?
The Lead Test measures the concentration of lead in your bloodstream, providing an indication of recent or ongoing exposure.
Elevated blood lead levels may occur from exposure to:
Lead-based paint in older homes
Contaminated drinking water
Soil contaminated by lead
Certain imported pottery, cosmetics, spices, or traditional remedies
Industrial or construction work
Battery manufacturing or recycling
Firearm shooting ranges
Metalworking, welding, or renovation projects
Higher blood lead levels may affect:
Brain and nervous system function
Kidney function
Blood cell production
Cardiovascular health
Reproductive health
Children and pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to the effects of lead exposure, making early detection especially important.
Who Should Consider This Test?
The Lead Test may be beneficial for individuals who:
Live in homes built before 1978
Work in construction, manufacturing, battery recycling, or other industries with potential lead exposure
Frequently visit indoor shooting ranges
Perform home renovation projects involving older buildings
Have unexplained fatigue, headaches, or neurological symptoms
Are pregnant or planning pregnancy (when recommended by their healthcare provider)
Have children who may be at risk for lead exposure
Need lead monitoring as part of occupational health requirements
Your healthcare provider may also recommend testing if you have known or suspected environmental lead exposure.
Why Is It Important?
Results help your healthcare provider assess your health, support diagnosis, monitor treatment, and guide personalized care.
Preparation
No special preparation is required.
Turnaround
1-3 Business Days
Sample Type
Blood
What's Included
Physician Order
We provide the necessary doctor's order for this test.
Lab Fees
All laboratory processing fees are included in the price.
Digital Results
Secure, easy-to-read results delivered to your portal.
Important Information
How It Works
Book Online
Choose your test and checkout securely. We'll generate the order.
We Come to You
Schedule a mobile phlebotomist to visit your home or office.
Get Results
Receive your physician-reviewed results online in days.