Blood test for lead came back high

[Broc Tuah]

Yeah, my doctor was initially slightly hesitant to do the testing too. I felt a little vindicated asking for it when my levels came back high.

I still don't understand why the hesitation from doctors.

I guess they would rather wait until you show symptoms, that will bring more $.

When it comes time to pushing all sorts of drugs and stuff, they don't give a sh*t. You ask for a simple blood work and they act like they have to pay for it.

 

[DW357]

If they think that, they probably don't reload.

I also wear gloves. Keeps all the lube, powder and junk off my hands. Easier to throw a glove away when I need to step out than having to wash my hands every time because I can't touch anything without getting it dirty.

Bingo

 

[p..]

Yeah, my doctor was initially slightly hesitant to do the testing too. I felt a little vindicated asking for it when my levels came back high.

At this point I'm thinking everyone who shoots at least semi regularly and especially if you are a reloader, should be testing yearly. If your doctor wont do it as part of your physical, $50-$75 a year out of pocket is a drop in the bucket for what we spend on everything else to keep track of your lead levels and your health.

Looks like it is $52 at Quest diagnostics which are pretty common here in MA.

Lead Test | Lead Blood Test for Exposure | Quest®

Buy a lead exposure test online with Quest®. No doctor’s visit is required – simply purchase, and access lead toxicity testing at a nearby location.

www.questhealth.com

I just checked through my health insurance. Quest is in network for me, the plan cost is $11 for the test, and my out of pocket is $0. You guys might each want to log into your health insurance portal and see what you can access it for.

 

[p..]

I just checked through my health insurance. Quest is in network for me, the plan cost is $11 for the test, and my out of pocket is $0. You guys might each want to log into your health insurance portal and see what you can access it for.

Just checked with Quest, to get in network pricing it needs to be ordered by a doctor. If self ordered, it's $58.

 

[Len-2A Training]

I still don't understand why the hesitation from doctors.

I guess they would rather wait until you show symptoms, that will bring more $.

When it comes time to pushing all sorts of drugs and stuff, they don't give a sh*t. You ask for a simple blood work and they act like they have to pay for it.

my former PCP ran the test for me many years ago but he explained that for insurance to cover it, he must list symptoms to justify it. That's probably why some docs won't order the test, they don't want to lie if you have no symptoms in order to get paid.

 

[rep308]

$52 for Quest to test your blood lead, lots of locations available.

Lead Test | Lead Blood Test for Exposure | Quest®

Buy a lead exposure test online with Quest®. No doctor’s visit is required – simply purchase, and access lead toxicity testing at a nearby location.

www.questhealth.com

 

[maltc]

In addition to what others have said, you could get a respirator to wear while shooting .22lr indoors. Also, when you wash your hands/face after shooting always use cold water.

There’s also a great product called “lead off” - it’s a foam and I carry it in my range bag. I figure it’s one way to mitigate transfering excess lead onto my steering wheel etc.

I exclusively shoot outdoors as well.

 

[Fixingcars]

There’s also a great product called “lead off” - it’s a foam and I carry it in my range bag. I figure it’s one way to mitigate transfering excess lead onto my steering wheel etc.

I exclusively shoot outdoors as well.

We have lead off in all of the bathrooms at the club. If you are using the small bottles at the range, I believe you still have to rinse it off with water for it to be effective.