Article: Consumer Reports' Finds Some Lead Test Kits Can Be Good First Step - If Instructions Are Followed Carefully

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Radon kit evaluations show long-term test kits more accurate than short term

YONKERS, N.Y., Aug. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumer Reports tests of 18 lead and radon test kits for the September issue confirmed that some are a good first step, but testers also found confusing instructions, challenging procedures and inaccurate results.

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