Blood lead level

Why it is done

Anaemia or abdominal pain with possible exposure (paints, some traditional medicines, spices, cookware).

Preparation

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.

What it measures

Lead in blood.

Sample type

Blood

If the result is high

Lead exposure; find and remove the source.

If the result is low

Normal.

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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.

Blood lead level किन गरिन्छ?
Anaemia or abdominal pain with possible exposure (paints, some traditional medicines, spices, cookware).

Blood lead level का लागि तयारी/उपवास चाहिन्छ?
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.