Workers exposed to lead should have blood lead levels below 40 micrograms/dL. Treatment is recommended if the level exceeds 80 micrograms/dL.
Children:
Greater than 10 micrograms/dL of lead in the blood is abnormal. The source of lead must be identified and removed.
Greater than 25 micrograms/dL of lead is abnormal, and may indicate the need for treatment.
Review Date: 4/29/2005
Reviewed By: Frank A. Greco, M.D., Ph.D., Director, Biophysical Laborartory, The Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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