Lead in Paint Chip Test Kit
Make sure your home or office is free of lead, and lead dust, which can linger in the air before settling.
Identify Lead in Paint Chips Ensure your home is free from harmful lead paint with easy-to-use testing methods.
Why Test for Lead in Paint Chips?
Lead exposure can cause severe health issues, especially in children. Homes built before 1978 are likely to have lead-based paint, which can deteriorate and become hazardous.
How to Test for Lead in Paint Chips
Enclosed you will find simple instructions on how to collect paint chip samples. EMSL Analytical uses precise laboratory techniques to detect lead content in paint chips.
When to Test for Lead in Paint Chips
- Before remodeling or renovating an older home
- If you notice peeling or chipping paint
- Before purchasing an older home
- If you have young children who might ingest paint chips
How to Use This Test Kit
A simple, step-by-step overview of the sample collection process
This step-by-step infographic shows how to collect and submit your sample using EMSL’s test kit. It walks you through preparing the sampling area, collecting the sample, completing the paperwork, and shipping your sample to our accredited laboratory for analysis.
- Visual walkthrough of each step
- Designed for homeowners and renters
- Matches the instructions included in the kit
- No special tools or training required
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