Description
Testing for the concentration of cadmium, mercury, and lead in blood, urine, hair, or nails, which is used for the diagnosis of acute and chronic poisoning with toxic metals. Cadmium, mercury, and lead are the main toxic metals capable of exerting various damaging effects on many organ systems. Testing for the concentration of these metals in blood, urine, and hair is performed when acute or chronic intoxication is suspected. Poisoning with toxic metals is more often registered in industrial settings, however, cases of domestic poisoning have also been described.
Period of execution
Within 5 days. The specified time does not include the day of biomaterial collection
Biomaterial type
- Venous blood
- Hair
- Nails
- Spot urine sample