Lead, Pb
General information:
Lead is an extremely widespread and well-studied metal. It is highly toxic to the body, and it increases the blood concentration of the body, damaging the bones, kidneys, intestines, heart, nervous and reproductive system. Initially, it may be asymptomatic, but signs of nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, headache, pain and numbness of the limbs, memory loss, constipation, muscle pain, diarrhea, weight loss, kidney failure, reproductive problems , and in heavier cases - convulsions, coma and even death.
Sample required:
Venous blood in the morning in fasting
Key words:
Lead, Pb