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.
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.
Available at our clinic in London
Test Name: Lead Blood Test
GP Referral: GP Referral is included
Target Turn Around Time in working days: This private blood test for Lead in London has a guaranteed turnaround time of 6 working days and tests for Lead only.
Test Inclusions: 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. .
Special Instructions: Special instructions - Please call for any special instructions while we update this test.
PLEASE NOTE:
Although we do offer a walk in service we advise that due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation that the named patient calls Patient Reception to check opening times before attending.
We Guarantee that you will receive your results in or before the stated number of working days of the longest test analysis within your pathology request. Our working days end at 5 pm. If you do not we will refund your money for the tests that are late.
