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Blood lead concentrations are used to detect lead exposure.
Lead can be measured in tissue and urine. Another test that may be used to evaluate lead intoxication is free erythrocyte protoporphyrin, which is a more specific indicator of lead toxicity.
< 20 µg/dL (< 0.97 µmol/L)
> 80 µg/dL (> 3.86 µmol/L)
Electrothermal atomic absorption spectroscopy.
Blood lead assay is the test for detecting acute exposure. Blood lead concentrations are evidence of recent exposure.
Porphobilinogen, Protoporphyrin, Uric acid.
Drug Name : Lead
Indication :
Blood lead concentrations are used to detect lead exposure.
Physiology :
Lead can be measured in tissue and urine. Another test that may be used to evaluate lead intoxication is free erythrocyte protoporphyrin, which is a more specific indicator of lead toxicity.
Normal Values :
< 20 µg/dL (< 0.97 µmol/L)
Critical Values :
> 80 µg/dL (> 3.86 µmol/L)
Test Method :
Electrothermal atomic absorption spectroscopy.
Interpretation :
Blood lead assay is the test for detecting acute exposure. Blood lead concentrations are evidence of recent exposure.
Related Drugs :
Porphobilinogen, Protoporphyrin, Uric acid.
