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I dont think it's wrong because we had 2 tests. The first was a finger prick which came back a 12, the 2nd was a venous one which is more accurate and came back a 9. My son's level hasnt been checked since he had the 3 in may 2015 and now im nervous that his will be high. Maybe more lead dust has settled...i dont know.
I don't think that you can just mop/vacuum up lead like that; you need a special vacuum.
You should get everybody tested again- it's possible that your daughter's test was misread. If it is still high, don't beat yourself up about it so much. You have identified the problem and are working on a solution before she started to show any symptoms of lead poisoning.
You should buy the $24 lead test swabs that I posted from Amazon. There are 8 in there and they can easily test a whole house. I think I only used 2 to test mine. It may be that someone is giving her keys to play with and there is a lead key chain she is putting in her mouth. Or something you don't suspect like her pacifier or teething toy.
What you need is a HEPA vacuum. HEPA is the filter they use to filter out fine particles. A lot of regular vacuums use HEPA filters. My Shark vacuum does..
Maybe you should get her a HEPA air filter for her bedroom too until you get this sorted out.
So do you all agree that a 9 seems high for 'traces of lead that should not be harmful?' I mean a lot of people in the new England area live in older homes that still have lead paint...i also dont know of people who have this issue unless they just dont talk about it...if her level were a 5 or 6 it would make more sense but 9 just seems like more is going on. She does put her hands in her mouth a lot and chews on everything...but not the windowsills. She chews on toys books etc.
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Oh i did order the swabs...what are you thinking i should check with them? We are also getting the vaccuum and ive been washing hands more than usual
Anywhere she puts her hands. The x-ray thing the guy brought will tell you if there is lead paint layers down. The swabs (which he may also have used) will tell you if it's on the surface.
toys
window sills
nick knacks
painted and stained furniture
door knobs
anything brass
dishes
So i was just reading that the swabs dont always work on those objects? I ordered 3M brand ones.
Oh so the xray thing he had didnt detect anything on the surface? Only detects layers down?? Im going to have to call this guy. He's emailing a report of his findings
So do you all agree that a 9 seems high for 'traces of lead that should not be harmful?' I mean a lot of people in the new England area live in older homes that still have lead paint...i also dont know of people who have this issue unless they just dont talk about it...if her level were a 5 or 6 it would make more sense but 9 just seems like more is going on. She does put her hands in her mouth a lot and chews on everything...but not the windowsills. She chews on toys books etc.
Does she hang at the window looking out with her hands on the sills? That is one of the most usual ways kids get lead poisoning.
My sister went through this in a 100 year old house in CT. They actually moved out to an apt while the problem was being fixed. I think she may have gone a little overboard, but she basically threw out all the kids toys and I think even their clothes.
If I were you I would contact an attorney and see if you have any recourse regarding the home inspection that allegedly checked for lead and found none.
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