LeadSense Swab Kit

The SKC LeadSense™ Swab Kit provides a simple, rapid, and clear method for identifying the presence of lead on surfaces at 1 μg lower limit of visual identification or above. Designed for industrial hygienists, safety professionals, and environmental specialists, this kit delivers immediate visual results—no instrumentation required. If the tip turns red, you have lead contamination.

Immediate, clear visual indication onsite
High Sensitivity – detects lead at ≥ 1 μg
Easy to use, no training required
Portable and ideal for field use and spot checks
Cost-effective screening tool; 10 tests per kit

Applications/Industries

Industrial hygiene assessments
Construction and renovation projects (pre/post work screening)
Battery manufacturing and battery recycling
Environmental site evaluations
Home and workplace safety inspections
Residential lead investigations
Schools and other public buildings
Firing ranges
Electronics and automotive

Specifications

Target Surfaces		Dust on floors, windowsills and equipment Metal surfaces and fixtures Tools and work areas PPE
Method		Potassium rhodizonate
Reaction		Swab tip turns red or pink in presence of lead
Sensitivity		≥ 1 µg
Crossreactants		Swab tip turns white with high concentrations of tin. Silver, titanium, and mercury will cause a red hue (reddish-purple to hot pink)
Interferences		High concentrations of Silver, Cadmium, Barium, Mercury, Titanium