The short answer
Measures lead levels in adult blood to screen for lead exposure or poisoning, measured from a standard blood draw. At TestWell it costs $28.99 plus a $6 lab fee, needs no fasting, and results post in 3–5 business days. Physician-authorized with no doctor's visit or insurance needed; draw at Labcorp.
Hospital Lab
$150
cash pay
Other Labs
$52
+ lab fees
TestWell
$28.99
+ $6 lab fee
Lead is a toxic heavy metal that can accumulate in the body over time. Even low-level exposure can cause hypertension, kidney damage, cognitive impairment, and reproductive issues in adults. Common sources include older homes with lead paint, contaminated water, occupational exposure (construction, battery manufacturing, shooting ranges), and certain imported goods. The CDC considers any detectable blood lead level in adults to be above the reference value. This test is important for workers in high-risk occupations, residents of older housing, and anyone concerned about environmental lead exposure.
Environmental and toxin testing measures exposure to heavy metals, industrial chemicals, and other environmental hazards that can drive chronic symptoms and long-term health risk.
Individuals with known or suspected occupational exposure, residents of older homes (lead, mold), people eating large quantities of certain fish (mercury), and anyone with unexplained chronic symptoms.
Sample Type
Blood draw
Fasting
Not required
Results In
3–5 business days
Performed At
Labcorp
Your Lead, Blood (Adult) results will include values for each of the 1 biomarker tested, along with reference ranges. Results are reviewed by a licensed physician before being released to your secure portal.
If any values fall outside the normal range, your report will include guidance on what that may mean and recommended next steps. You'll receive an email notification when your results are ready, typically within 3–5 business days.
Typical reference range layout
Lab reports show where your value sits relative to established reference intervals—your physician interprets this in context for you.
No fasting required. No special preparation needed.
A Lead, Blood (Adult) test costs $28.99 at TestWell — $34.99 all-in when ordered alone, because the $6 lab processing fee is charged once per order, with no draw fee or physician fee added. Ordered directly from the labs' own consumer sites, the same test lists at $59.00 at Labcorp OnDemand (list prices checked Sep 12, 2026). Hospital outpatient labs typically bill around $150.00 self-pay for the same test, and often more. With insurance, what you pay depends on your deductible and your plan's negotiated rate; TestWell's price is fixed before the draw and is HSA/FSA-eligible.
| Where you order | Price | One test, all-in | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| TestWell (drawn at Quest or Labcorp) | $28.99 | $34.99 | Includes the one $6 lab processing fee, charged once per order |
| Labcorp OnDemand (Labcorp's own site) | $59.00 | $59.00 | list price checked Sep 12, 2026 |
| Hospital outpatient lab, self-pay (typical) | $150.00 | $150.00 | Reference figure; hospital charges vary widely by facility and are often higher |
41% less than the lower lab-direct list price, for the same draw at the same lab. Lab test codes: Labcorp test no. 007625. Competitor prices are read from the linked public pages and re-checked regularly; the labs' sites may add taxes or change prices without notice.
Compare more: Quest Diagnostics price list · Labcorp price list · Quest vs Labcorp · Lab test price checker
Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD · Last reviewed September 2026
TestWell Price
$28.99
+ $6 lab processing fee at checkout
No insurance needed · HIPAA compliant
Frequently ordered together
Customers who ordered Lead, Blood (Adult) also added these for a more complete health picture.
Not sure where to start?
Lead, Blood (Adult)
$28.99