ISSN:
1432-1246
Keywords:
Blood lead
;
δ-aminolevulinic acid
;
Free erythrocyte protoporphyrin
;
Biological monitoring
;
Lead exposure
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Whole blood lead (Pb-B), urinary δ-aminolevulinic acid (ALA-U) and free erythrocyte protoporphyrin (FEP) were measured in three groups of workers (n = 196) with different degrees of exposure to lead, and one group of men with no previous exposure to the metal (n = 48). Inter-group comparison showed a correlation of r = 0.73 between Pb-B and log of ALA-U, and r = 0.91 between Pb-B and log of FEP. ALA-U and FEP values rose sharply after Pb-B values reached 450–500 μg/1.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00378408
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