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How can you get your lead levels checked?
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Simple blood test: The only way to tell for sure how much lead in your body is to do a blood test. In babies, we can test the lead using a "swear paper" like in picture here--screening test. If abnormal, then a venous blood draw is done to confirm. In adult, you will get a direct blood level using a venous blood sample. If you have exposure/concern, consult your doc to get tested. Good luck.
Answered 12/9/2013
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