Lab for Lead Dust Test Sampling

[Kenneth C.]

Hi BP community!

I'm looking for a lab that does lead dust sampling test at a reasonable price. I have seen prices in the Philadelphia area in the range of $27-$30 per tube. Each home that I have will require at least 5 tubes to be sent to the lab, so that would on the high end cost $150 per home.

I've looked out of state and have seen prices as low as $5.00 per tube. Of course I would incur the cost of shipping, but those numbers would warrant that expense. Are you all seeing pricing disparities such as the above? Could you recommend any labs?