If lead sampling requires accreditation, which program would be sought?

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Accreditation for lead analysis must come from a program that is specifically built around validating and recognizing labs that perform lead testing. The National Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program is the recognized program for this purpose. It provides a national framework focused on lead analyses, with requirements for validated methods, strict QA/QC procedures, and ongoing proficiency testing so the results are reliable for regulatory and public-health decisions. Other options are not the official lead-specific accreditation path—either they aren’t established programs for lead testing or they cover broader environmental work without the same lead-focused validation.