Concerned about lead exposure from old paint, pipes, or your workplace?
Measures blood lead levels to assess toxic exposure. Recommended adults with known or suspected exposure from old paint, pipes, welding, mining, or battery manufacturing. Also used for routine occupational health monitoring.
You will be emailed a referral to take to your local collection centre. If you ever have any questions, we're here to help.
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Order a test
Order the private test that suits you and your goals. After ordering, you will receive your referral by email.
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Collect the sample
Attend one of our 4000+ partner collection centres throughout Australia. Search locations.
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Receive your results
View all your lab results in your secure health dashboard. Easy!
Overview
The Lead Blood Test measures your blood lead level (BLL), the standard way to assess recent and ongoing lead exposure.
Lead enters the body through ingestion and inhalation. In Australia, common sources include deteriorating lead paint in homes built before 1970, lead-containing pipes and plumbing solder, occupational dust and fumes (battery manufacturing, smelting, mining, construction, radiator repair, stained glass, and some ceramic glazes), lead shot and fishing sinkers, and some traditional cosmetics and medicines.
Blood lead reflects recent and ongoing exposure. Lead that has accumulated in bone over years is not fully captured by a blood test alone.
Symptoms
This test suits you if you live in or are renovating a pre-1970s home and are concerned about lead paint or plumbing, you work in an industry with lead exposure, you have a child with known or suspected lead exposure, you want a baseline measurement before beginning renovation work on an older property, or your practitioner has requested lead testing.
Questions
It measures blood lead level (BLL), the standard measure for assessing recent and ongoing lead exposure.
No safe level of blood lead has been established. In Australia, the reference value for adults is 0.48 umol/L (10 ug/dL). For children, concern is warranted at lower levels.
Yes. Blood lead testing is recommended for children with known or suspected lead exposure.
Lead paint in homes built before 1970, lead-containing pipes, lead-contaminated soil, and dust generated during renovation.
Share your result with your doctor. They will focus on identifying and eliminating the source of ongoing exposure.
Dr. Vu Tran Bloody Good’s Chief Medical Officer
Biomarker Tested
No biomarkers found
How to prepare
No fasting is required. You can eat and drink normally before your blood draw. This is a standard blood draw test.
After the test
Share your results with your doctor. If your level is elevated, your practitioner will focus on identifying and reducing the source of ongoing exposure. They may recommend follow-up testing to confirm whether levels are trending down.
If your result is within the reference range, it provides a useful baseline.
Your test results will be available in your private dashboard. If there are any urgent issues, we'll let you know so you can follow up with your health professional.
Understanding results
Your result shows your blood lead concentration. There is no established safe blood lead level. In Australia, the reference value for adults is 0.48 umol/L (10 ug/dL) or lower. For children, action is recommended at 5 ug/dL or above.
A result above the reference value warrants discussion with your healthcare practitioner.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Most collection centres accept walk-ins. Some may require a booking - check details when you click on your chosen location.
If your test needs fasting, we’ll include that in your instructions after you order. Fasting usually means no food for 8–12 hours, but water is fine.
Just your pathology referral form (we email it to you)
Of course. Just maybe don’t bring the friend who faints at the sight of blood.
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