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Lumetallix USA is the official U.S. distributor of the world’s most sensitive instant lead detection kit. This page brings together press materials, trusted media coverage, and expert resources for journalists, producers, and content creators.

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For press inquiries, interviews, or expert commentary, reach out to:

Joe Levitch
Licensed Lead Inspector & Remodeling Contractor  
U.S. Product Evangelist for Lumetallix
Email: Joe@lead-locators.com

Joe helps educate professionals and consumers nationwide about effective, science-based methods for lead detection.

Joe’s Blog on Lead Detection & Safety

Media & Publications:

Perovskite Test Kits: A Potential Game Changer

Unleaded Kids · July 15, 2025

“These kits light up where lead hides. It's simple, visual, and built for the people who need answers now.”

A closer look at Lumetallix and other emerging technologies helping families spot lead on surfaces quickly and clearly.

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The Best Home Lead Test Kits

Wirecutter – The New York Times · Ongoing Review

“The Lumetallix kit stood out in our testing for its sensitivity and clarity. It produced visible results where swab kits failed.”

Wirecutter reviews the top lead detection kits on the market, with Lumetallix highlighted for its performance and ease of use.

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Field Demo: Spotting Lead with Lumetallix in Real Time

Lead Paint Detectives (Toledo, Ohio) · April 2024

“If it glows neon green, you've found lead.”

In this real-world demonstration, Lead Risk Assessors from Lead Paint Detectives use the Lumetallix Instant Lead Detection test to reveal hidden lead hazards in rental housing. The test makes invisible dust visible—with a bright green glow.

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Denver7 Investigates: Putting In-Home Lead Test Kits to the Test

Denver7 News · June 17, 2025

“Lumetallix stood out with a vivid green glow—clear, visible, and immediate. Other kits struggled to deliver consistent results.”

This televised investigation tested several lead detection kits side by side. Lumetallix was highlighted for delivering fast, unmistakable results using proven chemistry.

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From Solar Cells to Safety: A New Lead Test is Born

AMOLF Institute (Amsterdam) · December 2023

“A scientific surprise: what began as solar cell research led to a glowing green breakthrough in lead detection.”

AMOLF details how the perovskite fluorescence chemistry behind Lumetallix was first discovered—transforming a lab experiment into a practical tool to fight lead exposure worldwide.

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Spray-On Chemistry Makes Lead Light Up Green

Chemical & Engineering News (ACS) · December 2023

“This spray-on solution detects lead with a bright green glow—a visual signal created by perovskite crystals forming on contact.”

C&EN reports on the invention of a new field-ready lead detection method developed by chemists in the Netherlands. This foundational science powers the Lumetallix test.

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Direct Environmental Lead Detection Using Perovskite Chemistry

Environmental Science & Technology · Published 2024

“The Lumetallix test reliably formed photoluminescent lead halide perovskites—enabling visible detection of nanogram-level lead contamination.”

This peer-reviewed study validates the chemistry behind Lumetallix and demonstrates its exceptional sensitivity, selectivity, and ease of use in field applications.

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Scientific Study: Instant Lead Detection via Perovskite Formation

Analytica Chimica Acta · Published 2024

“We demonstrate a field-ready method for detecting lead in paint using a spray-on perovskite-forming reagent—visible with 365nm UV light.”

This peer-reviewed article supports the science behind the Lumetallix detection method, validating the perovskite fluorescence process used to identify surface lead.

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White Paper: Evaluating Low-Cost Lead Detection Methods

Pure Earth · July 2024

“Lumetallix performed reliably in the field and showed promise for large-scale screening efforts in under-resourced communities.”

This research paper compares several affordable lead testing methods—including Lumetallix—in field trials across India. Findings highlight the kit's speed, sensitivity, and field usability.

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