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Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity Testing in New Jersey

Below is a plain-language overview of the lead levels blood test – toxicity testing. A lead levels blood test measures the amount of lead in the bloodstream. It helps assess recent or ongoing exposure to this heavy metal.

Sample typeBlood and/or urine at a collection lab
ReferralIncluded — no referral from your own doctor needed

Lab requirements in New Jersey

Here is what you need before ordering and completing the Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity Testing in NJ. Review each item and confirm the details with the collection lab.

Physician's order
Included. A physician's order is required for lab testing and is provided for you by our partner's physicians — no referral from your own doctor is needed.
Fasting
Some tests require fasting or avoiding certain foods or drinks beforehand. You will be informed when you order — confirm the details with the collection lab.
Preparation
Preparation instructions vary by laboratory. Follow the specific instructions provided by the collection facility.
Sample & visit
A blood and/or urine sample is collected; the visit usually takes about 10 minutes.
Identification
Bring the lab requisition form from your account. The collection lab may also ask for a government-issued photo ID.
Turnaround
1-3 business days
Availability
Our partner lab does not serve ND, RI, NY, NJ, MD or HI, including NJ. Confirm availability for your location with the collection lab.

Before you go

  • Order your test before visiting a lab, then use the requisition form in your account.
  • Print the requisition form, or fax it to the lab directly from your account.
  • No scheduling is needed — visit the collection lab during its normal business hours.
  • A blood and/or urine sample is collected; the visit usually takes about 10 minutes.
  • Bring a government-issued photo ID in case the lab requests it.
  • Results are posted to your secure account within 1–3 business days.

Requirements are summarized from our partner lab's published policies. Preparation and availability can change — confirm current instructions with the collection lab before your visit.

What this test is

This test quantifies lead concentration in a blood sample. Lead is a toxic metal that can accumulate in the body and affect multiple organ systems. The test is used to screen for or monitor exposure.

What it measures

  • Lead — reflects the amount of lead present in the blood

What the test involves

A healthcare professional collects a small blood sample, usually from a vein in the arm. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for analysis.

Why it is often ordered

A clinician may order this test if someone has symptoms suggesting lead exposure or known risk factors. It is also used to monitor individuals with occupational or environmental exposure.

Preparation

Preparation instructions vary by laboratory. Follow the specific instructions provided by the collection facility.

How results are reported

Results are reported as a concentration of lead in the blood, with a reference range that varies by laboratory. Your clinician will interpret the result in the context of your health and exposure history.

Before you go

  • Whether any special preparation is needed
  • How long results will take
  • Whether a clinician's order is required

Cities

Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity Testing in New Jersey communities

Choose your city for local context and to order this test.

Trenton316,436Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingNewark306,247Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingJersey City287,146Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingAtlantic City236,314Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingPaterson157,927Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingElizabeth135,772Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingVineland92,364Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingClifton89,460Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingCamden72,381Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingBayonne70,553Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingPassaic70,308Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingEast Orange68,918Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingUnion City67,903Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingTwin Rivers64,012Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingHoboken59,369Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingNew Brunswick55,671Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingPerth Amboy55,046Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingPlainfield54,183Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingWest New York52,485Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingSicklerville46,626Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingHackensack45,723Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingSayreville45,062Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingLinden43,387Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingKearny41,790Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingFort Lee39,701Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingFair Lawn34,820Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingGarfield32,481Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingLong Branch31,734Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingWestfield30,950Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingPrinceton30,717Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingRahway29,582Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingEnglewood29,129Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingBergenfield28,282Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingMillville27,946Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingParamus26,650Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingRidgewood25,991Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingLodi25,983Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingCliffside Park25,515Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingCarteret25,077Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingSomerset24,827Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingSouth Plainfield24,251Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingNorth Plainfield22,635Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingSummit22,598Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingRoselle22,511Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingHillsborough22,273Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingParsippany21,931Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingSecaucus21,439Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingElmwood Park21,239Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingLindenwold21,048Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingPleasantville20,505Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingPalisades Park20,291Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingGlassboro20,284Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingMorristown20,003Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingHawthorne19,507Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingPreakness19,083Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingTinton Falls19,053Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingPoint Pleasant18,839Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingHarrison18,824Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingRutherford18,781Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity TestingColonia18,776Lead Levels Blood Test – Toxicity Testing