Author
Clarence Chan, MD, PhD
Department of Pathology
The University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Primary Audience: Pathologists and Clinical Scientists
Secondary Audience: Residents, Laboratory Technologist/Scientist (Includes all sub-specialty areas), Students, Pathologist Assistants, Laboratory Directors and Educators
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
· explain the pathophysiologic mechanisms underlying lead toxicity;
· summarize the key elements of a good history and diagnostic workup for suspected lead poisoning;
· compare and contrast contemporary methods of blood lead level determination in the clinical laboratory;
· discuss the use of blood lead level monitoring in the context of clinical management of lead toxicity; and
· explain the derivation and use of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s blood lead reference value.