Lead Exposure Testing
$233.00 (incl. GST)
Lead is a soft, metallic element classified as a heavy metal. It can enter the body
through inhalation or ingestion, where it is absorbed into the bloodstream and distributed throughout the body. Exposure to inorganic lead compounds can cause adverse health effects, with repeated or high levels of exposure increasing the risk of serious health outcomes. Even low blood lead levels may lead to some levels of hearing loss, altered hormone responses, and other physiological changes. Higher blood lead levels can increase the risk of health problems including high blood pressure, kidney and lung cancer, anemia and other serious effects.
Melbourne Occupational Health Services provides lead exposure testing to help identify exposure early, support risk management, and ensure workplace health and safety measures are effective.
The Lead Exposure Testing includes:
- Lead blood test (Melbourne Pathology)
- Doctor’s consultation
Book Your Lead Exposure Test Today
Book for your lead exposure test today and protect your health before serious health concerns develop. Receive the confidence that you are safe at work by calling Valewood Clinic (Mulgrave) or North Dandenong Clinic (Dandenong North) for an appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
You will require at least one appointment. Your first appointment will be booked with Melbourne Pathology where you will be required to complete your lead blood test. You will be contacted to make your second appointment with the doctor to discuss the results and receive medical advice if abnormalities are found. If no abnormalities are found, a second appointment is not required and results will be immediately forwarded to you or your company.
It will take approximately 1.5 to 2 weeks.
Please bring a photo ID (e.g. driver’s license or passport) and your Medicare card (if applicable).
Subject to availability, you may experience a longer waiting time before you are seen for your test as other patients may receive priority in the queue.
There are no rescheduling or cancellation fees. There may be a fee, however, if a follow-up appointment is booked with the doctor to receive medical advice and the results of the lead blood test and you do not arrive.
