Elevated lead levels in the blood can be indicative of lead poisoning, which can have serious health consequences.
Lead exposure can come from sources such as contaminated water, lead-based paint, or certain occupations, and early detection through blood testing is crucial for timely intervention and treatment to prevent further health complications.
Red flag symptoms for the Lead Levels Blood Test
Even if your blood tests are normal, you should see a doctor if you have any of the symptoms below because they may be a sign of serious underlying illness.
- Fatigue and weakness.
- Unexplained weight loss.
- Progressively worsening abdominal pain or cramps.
- Irritability and mood changes
Your Results and Health Dashboard
The results of your Lead Levels Blood Test will be emailed to you as a secured PDF file, ready for your GP and will also be uploaded to our Health Dashboard area of the website. It’s a unique and powerful tool, powered by our in-house clinical analysis research, to match your biomarkers across test panels and symptoms, as well as provide clinical commentary on all individual biomarkers you tested for.
The health dashboard will also provide "panel level" commentary - a birds eye view of the biomarkers that were tested. This feature allows you to view your test results and clinical commentary, and compare them to previous results, giving you a clear understanding of how your health is progressing.
By using the Health Dashboard, you can identify changes in your biomarkers and make necessary adjustments to your lifestyle. This added value is immense, as it empowers you to monitor your health and make informed decisions about your well-being.
It's free and is available with all of our tests.