Simplified Method for Mass Screening for Lead Poisoning Based on δ-Aminolevulinic Acid in Urine

1 December 1970

journal article
other
Published by SAGE Publications in Clinical Pediatrics

Vol. 9 (12) , 707-712
https://doi.org/10.1177/000992287000901208

Abstract

This new dipstick test offers a practical way to screen children repeatedly for possible lead ingestion. Children with positive results by this screening method may be followed up with more specific diagnostic and laboratory approaches.

Keywords

LEAD POISONING
DIAGNOSTIC
URINE
CHILDREN
MASS SCREENING
SIMPLIFIED METHOD
POISONING BASED

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