Lead – a Preanalytical/analytical Variable in Clinical Chemistry
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چکیده
Lead is one of the most studied clinically important metals due its high toxicity and a high number of workers exposed to it. The interest toward Pb is elevated by the fact that children are especially susceptible to lead poisoning. Research regarding lead poisoning requires a complex, multi-disciplinary (clinical medical and clinical chemical) approach. Monitoring human exposure to lead (intake, i.e. poisoning) may be achieved by quantification of Pb in tissues and body fluids. For that reason, a number of accurate and reliable analytical methods for the determination of Pb (analytical/preanalytical variable) were developed. An objective of this review paper is to provide key information necessary for proper interpretation of results of lead related clinical/laboratory tests.
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