TY - JOUR AU - Park, Nick AU - BCIT School of Health Sciences, Environmental Health, AU - Dale, Chen AU - Tirado, Maria AU - Kuo, Hsin PY - 2021/01/01 Y2 - 2024/03/29 TI - Accuracy of a commercial lead test kit JF - BCIT Environmental Public Health Journal JA - ephj VL - IS - SE - Articles DO - 10.47339/ephj.2021.170 UR - https://journals.bcit.ca/index.php/ehj/article/view/170 SP - AB - <p>&nbsp;</p><p>Up until 1960s, lead was widely used for constructing plumbing systems, and a residual amount of lead is still detected within water systems today. Due to the wide availability, low-cost, and ability to produce an instant result, commercial lead test kits have been known for their convenience. However, considering that small lead exposures can pose serious health concerns to those who are vulnerable, inaccurate results may cause a potential health hazard. This study investigated the accuracy of a commercial lead test kit called “10-in-1 Drinking Water Test Kit” by Baldwin Meadows and compare its findings to instrumental analysis.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> ER -