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Lead levels - blood
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Blood lead levels
Normal Values:
Adults:
  • less than 20 micrograms/dL of lead in the blood
Children:
  • less than 10 micrograms/dL of lead in the blood

Note: dL = deciliter
What abnormal results mean:
Adults:
  • greater than 30 micrograms/dL of lead in the blood
Children:
  • greater than 10 micrograms/dL of lead in the blood is abnormal and may be associated with intellectual deficits
  • greater than 25 micrograms/dL of lead may indicate the need for treatment with a chelation agent such as calcium disodium edetate

If you have elevated lead levels, it is vital that you are separated immediately from the source of the lead. You should discuss possible sources of exposure and ways to eliminate the exposures with your health care provider.

Note: dL = deciliter
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