Lead Paint Chip Testing Made Simple

Lead-based paint is a hazard still found in many older homes and buildings. If you need to know whether the paint on a surface contains lead, a certified lab analysis is the most reliable way to find out. SimpleLab’s Lead Paint Chip Test kits provide accurate results from one paint chip sample, with both standard and expedited options.

How Do You Test for Lead in Paint?

The best way to test for lead in paint is to collect a small paint chip and send it to a certified laboratory for analysis. DIY kits often give false positives or miss low levels of lead.

With SimpleLab, you’ll receive all materials for safe sample collection, prepaid shipping, and a digital report verified by an accredited lab.

Key Features:

One kit tests a single location (4-packs available)
Certified lab analysis using EPA 7000B method
Standard (10 business days) or Rush (3 business days) options
Prepaid shipping with 2-day or overnight return
Clear instructions and chain of custody included

Who Should Use this Test?

These kits are designed for:

Homeowners and renters
Contractors who need certified lead testing before starting work.*
Anytime painted surfaces may be disturbed in a building built before 1978

*For example, a garage door installer may request lab results before removing an old door.

Identifying lead-based paint is an important first step before starting renovation work on projects like repainting, door replacement, window replacement, refinishing siding, sandblasting, or installing new cabinetry. Many older buildings have multiple layers of paint. Even if you’ve never used lead-based paint, someone before you might have.

Lead Paint Chip Test

Analytes tested: 1

$75.00

RUSH: Lead Paint Chip Test

Analytes tested: 1

$115.00

Lead Paint Chip Test (4x)

Analytes tested: 1

$225.00

RUSH: Lead Paint Chip Test (4x)

Analytes tested: 1

$315.00

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a lab test more accurate than a DIY kit?

Yes. Color-change kits can be unreliable, especially on certain surfaces. A lab test provides definitive results.

How much paint do I need to collect?

The kit includes instructions, but generally a small chip (about the size of a quarter) is sufficient.

How will I get my results?

Results are delivered in a secure digital report that clearly states the lead concentration percentage by weight.

Can this test be used for compliance?

Yes. Results are generated by a certified laboratory following EPA-approved methods, suitable for contractor and homeowner documentation. It can also help fulfill the Lead-based Paint Disclosure Rule for prospective renters or homebuyers.

Questions? Contact Us

SimpleLab makes lab testing for lead 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

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.
Simplified Sampling: Every kit includes professional-grade materials, clear instructions, automated chain of custody, and free return shipping— making accurate testing effortless.
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.