METALS: TRACE AND TOXIC (ADVANCED)
Learning Lab Advanced
Author information
Paul J. Jannetto, PhD, DABCC, FAACC, MT (ASCP)
Dr Jannetto disclosed no conflict of interest
Learning objectives:
- Recognize the common clinical signs and symptoms of deficiency or toxicity to essential, non- essential, and heavy elements
- Identify the appropriate laboratory test/specimen matrix which should be ordered/collected to assess for elemental exposure or toxicity
- Correctly interpret the elemental laboratory test results and suggest appropriate follow-up testing or care
- Identify common sources of exposure to various elements