The Blood lead level looks at lead in blood. It is done for: anaemia or abdominal pain with possible exposure (paints, some traditional medicines, spices, cookware).
General health information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency, call 102. Always consult a qualified health professional.
Anaemia or abdominal pain with possible exposure (paints, some traditional medicines, spices, cookware).
No fasting needed. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Lead exposure; find and remove the source. Low or negative may mean: Normal. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
Lead in blood.
Blood
Lead exposure; find and remove the source.
Normal.
Reference ranges vary by lab, age and sex — always use the range printed on your own report.
Consult a doctor to interpret results — a single test does not make a diagnosis.
Uses your location once to list the nearest facilities. Nothing is stored.
What does the Blood lead level measure?
Lead in blood.
Why is the Blood lead level done?
Anaemia or abdominal pain with possible exposure (paints, some traditional medicines, spices, cookware).
Do I need to fast for the Blood lead level?
No fasting needed.
What does a high or positive Blood lead level mean?
Lead exposure; find and remove the source.
What does a low or negative Blood lead level mean?
Normal.
What is the normal range for the Blood lead level?
Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report.
Why is Blood lead level done?
Anaemia or abdominal pain with possible exposure (paints, some traditional medicines, spices, cookware).
Do I need to prepare or fast for Blood lead level?
No fasting needed. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Lead exposure; find and remove the source. Low or negative may mean: Normal. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
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