Which one of the following statements about lead poisoning is false: from CLIA Chemistry / Urinalysis Review, presented by MediaLab

CLIA: Chemistry / Urinalysis

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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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