--- title: Lead, Blood (Adult) Test type: test id: lead-blood-adult url: "https://www.test-well.com/tests/lead-blood-adult" price_usd: 28.99 lab_fee_usd: 6 all_in_usd: 34.99 cpt: 83655 category: Environmental & Toxins sample: Blood draw fasting_required: false results_in: "3–5 business days" labs: - Labcorp orderable: true reviewed_at: 2026-09-14 order_url: "https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=lead-blood-adult&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown" --- # Lead, Blood (Adult) Test > 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. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Price | $28.99 + $6 lab processing fee per order ($34.99 all-in for this test alone) | | CPT code | 83655 | | Sample | Blood draw | | Fasting | Not required | | Results | 3–5 business days | | Labs | Labcorp | | Biomarkers measured | 1 | | Physician authorization | Included — no doctor's visit, referral or insurance needed | | Payment | Card, HSA or FSA; cash-pay only (no insurance billing) | ## What does the Lead, Blood (Adult) test tell you? Measures lead levels in adult blood to screen for lead exposure or poisoning. 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. **Clinical use:** 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. ## Who should order it? 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. ## Biomarkers measured - [Lead (Pb), Blood](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/lead-blood) ## Price by lab | Lab | Test price | All-in (with $6 fee) | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Labcorp | $28.99 | $34.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) | Rhode Island is not served. Prices are identical online and in the lab; no draw fee or physician fee is added. ## How much does a Lead, Blood (Adult) test cost? 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 2026-09-12](https://www.ondemand.labcorp.com/lab-tests/lead-test) | | Hospital outpatient lab, self-pay (typical) | $150.00 | $150.00 | Reference figure; hospital charges vary widely by facility and are often higher | Lab test codes: Labcorp test no. 007625. ## How do you prepare? No fasting required. No special preparation needed. ## Related conditions - Environmental exposure (Z77.9) ## Common questions about the Lead, Blood (Adult) test ### How long do Lead, Blood (Adult) results take? Most Lead, Blood (Adult) results are available in 3–5 business days after your specimen arrives at the lab. You'll get an email the moment results are ready, with everything viewable in your TestWell portal. ### What sample is collected for the Lead, Blood (Adult)? Blood draw. Sample is collected at a Quest, Labcorp, or BioReference patient service center near you, or via at-home phlebotomy where available. ### How much does the Lead, Blood (Adult) cost without insurance? On TestWell, the Lead, Blood (Adult) is $28.99. Quest Direct lists comparable tests at $52. Walk-in hospital labs typically bill $150 or more without insurance. Insurance is not required — pay one all-in price. ### Do I need to fast before the Lead, Blood (Adult)? No fasting required for the Lead, Blood (Adult). No fasting required. No special preparation needed. ### Where can I get the Lead, Blood (Adult) done? The Lead, Blood (Adult) is available at Labcorp patient service centers nationwide. Order online at TestWell, pick your preferred lab, and we'll generate a digital requisition for the location closest to you. ## How to order 1. Add to cart: https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=lead-blood-adult&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown 2. Create an account or sign in, confirm your state and preferred lab, pay by card, HSA or FSA. 3. A licensed physician authorizes the order (usually within minutes); the requisition arrives by email. 4. Walk into any Labcorp patient service center — no appointment needed at most sites. 5. Results post to your TestWell portal in 3–5 business days with reference ranges and flags. ## Related - [Lead, Blood](https://www.test-well.com/tests/lead-blood) — $29.99 - [Mercury (Blood)](https://www.test-well.com/tests/mercury-blood-test) — $37.99 - [All Environmental & Toxins tests](https://www.test-well.com/tests/category/environmental-toxins) - [Full test directory](https://www.test-well.com/tests/directory) --- Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD (Medical Reviewer, TestWell); last reviewed 2026-09-14. Review policy: https://www.test-well.com/reviewers/youmna-distefano-md Canonical page: https://www.test-well.com/tests/lead-blood-adult Machine-readable catalog: https://www.test-well.com/api/catalog.json · MCP server: https://www.test-well.com/mcp · Overview for agents: https://www.test-well.com/llms.txt Prices are cash-pay, in USD, and include physician authorization; every order adds one flat $6 lab processing fee. 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