Best Way to Test for Lead Dust on Surfaces
If lead dust on interior surfaces is a concern — especially after a renovation or in older buildings — a certified laboratory test is the most accurate way to find out.
Let’s explore why SimpleLab’s Lead Dust Surface Wipe Tests are the best way to test surfaces for lead dust.
How to Test for Lead Dust on Surfaces
After ordering a kit, you will collect one sample using the materials provided, send it in with prepaid shipping, and receive lab-certified results digitally in about a week.
Key Features:
- 2 day return shipping
- 5 business day lab turnaround
- 1 analyte tested in dust: Lead (EPA 7000B)
Who Should Use this Lead Dust Test Kit?
SimpleLab’s Lead Dust Surface Wipe test kit is ideal for:
- Homeowners or renters in buildings constructed pre-1978
- Parents concerned about lead exposure
- Real estate compliance checks
- Renovators or contractors checking cleanup
For an easy, reliable way to test a single surface for lead dust:
Lead Dust Surface Wipe Test
$59.00
Lead Dust Surface Wipe Test (4x)
$129.00
RUSH: Lead Dust Surface Wipe Test
$99.00
RUSH: Lead Dust Surface Wipe Test (4x)
$169.00
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a DIY lead test kit instead?
DIY test strips are not accurate for detecting lead dust on surfaces. Only certified lab analysis can provide trustworthy results.
What’s included in the kit?
Everything you need: sterile sampling wipe, gloves, instructions, chain of custody form, prepaid 2-day return shipping label.
How long does it take?
Once you return the kit, lab testing takes 5 business days. Results are sent digitally.
How many areas does it test?
One kit tests one surface. For multiple areas, order additional kits.
Is the testing lab certified?
Yes. All testing is conducted at ISO 17025-certified labs with documented chains of custody.
Questions? Contact Us
SimpleLab makes lab testing for lead dust easy, accurate, and accessible.
If you have any questions about testing with SimpleLab, reach out to our customer support team any time.
The SimpleLab Standard
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Proven Reliability: SimpleLab partners with North America's leading analytical institutions—including Eurofins, Pace Analytical, SGS, and Microbac—each with their own rigorous quality control protocols to ensure top-tier accuracy. Our certified labs are located across all 50 states, making logistics a breeze.
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Simplified Sampling: Every kit includes professional-grade materials, clear instructions, automated chain of custody, and free return shipping— making accurate testing effortless.
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Seamless Experience: We combine human support with automated logistics to help make complex lab analyses accessible to all. From our user interface to our lab reports, we ensure a time-saving, frustration-free process.
Johnny Pujol, CEO of SimpleLab, is devoted to advancing environmental laboratory logistics, ensuring each stage—from sample collection to results—is clear, easy, and insightful. Holding a Master's in Engineering from UC Berkeley and a Bachelor's in Economics from Boston University, Johnny brings a unique blend of technical expertise and business insight to his role. Outside of SimpleLab, you can find him training for Pentathlons or writing spy fiction.
About SimpleLab
SimpleLab combines world-class laboratory science with customer service to ensure testing your environment is simple, fast and factual. Everything we do is driven by data and supported by a team of experts ready to answer your questions.
