Medichecks Liver & kidney

Lead Blood Test

Measures blood lead levels, used to check for exposure from sources such as old paint, contaminated water or certain workplaces. Suits people concerned about lead exposure who want a specific check on this marker.

  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
In-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Results in
10 days
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Blood lead

Test specifications

Provider
Medichecks
Sample type
blood
Collection method
in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Turnaround time
10 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Medichecks.

Trace elements

  • Blood lead

About this test

This test measures blood lead, a single marker used to check for lead exposure. Lead can build up in the body over time from sources such as old paint, contaminated water, or certain occupational environments, and elevated levels are sometimes linked to effects on brain function and kidney health. This test is intended to check exposure rather than to diagnose any specific condition.

There is no named comparison group for this exact test in our data. Against the wider set of similarly sized liver and kidney tests we track, its £89 price sits around 34% below the roughly £135 median.

The scores reflect a single-marker test with a fairly long wait for results. Clinical depth is modest, in the lower third of liver and kidney tests we track, because only one marker is measured. Value for money scores well given the below-median price. Collection convenience is limited, since the test needs a venous draw at a clinic or a home nurse visit, with results taking around ten days, the longest turnaround stated on this test's own listing.

Who is it for?

This suits people with a known or suspected source of lead exposure, such as older housing with lead paint, contaminated water or occupational contact with lead, who want a specific check on their blood lead level. It is not designed as a general health screen.

We do not have comparable named tests in our data for this specific panel, so we cannot point to a cheaper or faster alternative. If you are concerned about exposure or how you feel, speak to your GP as well as ordering this test, since a blood result alone does not replace clinical assessment.

How it works

Samples are collected by venous blood draw at a clinic, or you can arrange a home nurse visit; there is no at-home finger-prick option for this test. Once the sample reaches the lab, results typically take around ten days, and every result is reviewed by a doctor as standard.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Priced around 34% below the median for similarly sized liver and kidney tests we track.
  • Every result is reviewed by a doctor before you see it.
  • A home nurse visit is available as an alternative to attending a clinic.

Cons

  • Turnaround is around ten days, the longest stated on this test's own listing.
  • Limited to a single biomarker, so it only checks lead exposure, not wider kidney or liver function.
  • No at-home finger-prick option; requires a venous draw at a clinic or a home visit.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Single-marker lead test with a slow turnaround
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Blood lead is the sole marker in this £89 test, used to check for exposure from sources such as old paint, contaminated water or work environments. There are no directly comparable tests in our data, but the price sits around 34% below the roughly £135 median for similarly sized liver and kidney tests we track. Turnaround is the main caveat, at around ten days.

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 8.0/10

    The listing publishes a short description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 6.1/10

    1 biomarkers, placing it in the 26th percentile of liver kidney tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 8.0/10

    A blood sample taken at home by a visiting nurse or phlebotomist; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 10 days, slower than similar tests.

  • Results and follow-up 7.0/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor; the provider does not describe the report format.

  • Trust signals 9.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.5 from 2,477 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); doctor review as standard; trading 25+ years.

  • Value for money 8.2/10

    £89.00 against a median of £135.00 for the 17 similarly sized liver kidney tests we track (-34%).

Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.

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