Description
A trace element that, in excess, has a negative effect on many metabolic processes and enzyme activity. Most of the pool of this trace element is found in erythrocytes (up to 70-75%). With age, the level of lead in the blood tends to increase. Absorption occurs in the gastrointestinal tract. It is excreted from the body mainly with feces and to a lesser extent with urine.
Increased levels are observed in: anemias, urolithiasis, myocardial infarction, atherosclerosis during disease progression.
A decrease is possible in: liver diseases (hepatitis, cirrhosis), acute and chronic leukemias, rheumatism.
Period of execution
Within 5 days. The specified time does not include the day of biomaterial collection
Biomaterial type