Occupational Health & Hazards — Topic Test
20 questions · exam mode (answers revealed at the end). 18 min suggested.
A factory using lead-acid batteries reports several workers with abdominal colic, anaemia, and a bluish line on the gums. As the occupational health physician, which single biological investigation best confirms recent lead absorption?
ABlood lead level
BPeripheral smear for basophilic stippling
CSerum ferritin
DUrinary coproporphyrin qualitative test