CLIA: Chemistry / Urinalysis

Question

Which one of the following statements about lead poisoning is false:

Please select the single best answer

While lead distributes to all tissues, the central nervous system, kidney, and bone marrow are particularly susceptible to lead toxicity

Whole blood lead measurement is the best test for detecting lead toxicity

Serum lead level is a good inexpensive screening test for lead toxicity

Lead levels below 10 ug/ml in children, and 30 ug/ml in adults are considered "normal"

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