Why get tested?
To screen for lead exposure indicated by elevated levels of lead in your blood

When to get tested?
At 1 and 2 years of age as part of a child lead screening program; children considered to be at risk may need additional testing from 18 months to 6 years of age – check with your pediatrician and local health department; if your child lives in a house built prior to 1978; if your occupation or hobby may expose you to lead; if you have symptoms suggesting lead poisoning

Sample required?
A blood sample taken from a vein in your arm or by fingerstick for infants and children