Lead poisoning: Clinical and laboratory considerations.
Adv Clin Chem
; 117: 209-222, 2023.
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| ID: mdl-37973320
ABSTRACT
Lead has been a known source of toxicity for millennia due to widespread use until the 20th century. Consequently, there remains significant, though decreasing, exposure to lead throughout the world. Clinical signs and symptoms of lead toxicity are well-documented but is particularly concerning for children six years of age and under, as brain development is rapid and therefore, is likely to be affected by even low levels of lead. Therefore, in the United States, it is recommended that young children to be routinely screened for blood lead levels. Blood lead levels can be measured by various methods in laboratories with blood collection greatly impacting possible lead contamination of samples. The history, presentation, and laboratory testing methodologies will be discussed.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Chumbo
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Intoxicação por Chumbo
Limite:
Child
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Child, preschool
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Humans
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2023
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Article