Lead Poisoning : Tests

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A high level of lead in the blood can be detected with a simple blood test. In fact, testing is the only way to know for sure if children without symptoms have been exposed to lead, since they can appear healthy even as long-term damage occurs. Th...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
A high level of lead in the blood can be detected with a simple blood test. In fact, testing is the only way to know for sure if children without symptoms have been exposed to lead, since they can appear healthy even as long-term damage occurs. Ba...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
A high level of lead in the blood can be detected with a simple blood test. In fact, testing is the only way to know for sure if children without symptoms have been exposed to lead, since they can appear healthy even as long-term damage occurs. Th...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Abdominal films are x-ray images of the abdomen.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 17, 2007
Blood lead levels is a test that measures the amount of lead in the blood.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 25, 2007
Blood lead is a biomarker used for monitoring occupational and environmental lead exposure. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has established the following blood lead screening guidelines and actions for workplace exposure: over 60 micrograms per deciliter ( > 60 mcg/dL): removal from workplace; > 50 mcg/dL in three consecutive months: removal of individual from workplace; > 40 mcg/dL: medical evaluation only: a goal of the ABLES program of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is a guideline of < 25 mcg/dL.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health
BUN (blood urea nitrogen) is a test that measures the amount of urea nitrogen (a breakdown product of protein metabolism ) in the blood.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 15, 2007
The blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test measures the level of urea nitrogen in a sample of the patient ' s blood. Urea is a substance that is formed in the liver when the body breaks down protein.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Creatinine is a breakdown product of creatine, which is an important part of muscle. A serum creatinine test measures the amount of creatinine in the blood.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 22, 2007
Creatine is an important compound produced by the body. It combines with phosphorus to make a high-energy phosphate compound in the body.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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