How Do You Perform A Lead Test On A Child?
A blood lead test checks the quantity of lead in the blood. It not only identifies the presence of lead but also monitors the effectiveness of the treatment. The lead which is present in the environment is either inhaled or consumed and causes the level in the blood to rise. Lead exposure at work places like auto repair shops, lead plating works, smeltering facilities and construction sites or hobby related work with ceramics and lead based paints cause damage. Many foods are found adulterated with lead and another main cause is the industrial exhaust. Exposure to lead is not healthy for everyone. There may not be any outward symptoms of ill health but constant exposure leads to slow growth in children, fatigue, headaches, anemia, weight loss, etc. In children it is considered dangerous if the level rises above 10 microgram per deciliter of blood and in adults it is 25 microgram per deciliter. Chemical tests are done on a sample of venous blood with special equipment.
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