A comparison of screening strategies for elevated blood lead levels

Article Abstract:

Fingerstick blood tests may be adequate for detecting elevated blood lead levels in American children and could lower the cost of blood lead screening. Researchers evaluated the cost of various methods for screening children for elevated blood lead levels in communities with a prevalence of less than 38%. The fingerstick screening method cost less than the method of drawing blood from the vein when all children would be screened. High-risk children may be effectively screened by fingerstick rather than by venipuncture. The cost of selective screening methods may be lower, but may miss diagnosing some children.

Economic aspects, Testing, Blood

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Lead screening practices of pediatric residents

Article Abstract:

Most pediatric residents are screening young children for high lead levels in the blood, consistent with Centers for Disease Control and American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations. Researchers surveyed 143 pediatric residents around the country and found that 75% screened all children 9 months to 36 months old for lead exposure. Screening was most commonly performed by doctors working in urban areas and the Northeast US, where high blood lead levels are most common.

Practice, Pediatricians

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Predicting the outcome of the CaNa(2)EDTA challenge test in children with moderately elevated blood lead levels

Article Abstract:

The calcium disodium edetate, or CaNa(2), challenge test is given to children with high blood lead levels. Due to the difficulty in administering the test, researchers are creating another test to lessen the amount of children who undergo CaNa(2) challenge testing.

United States, Health aspects, Statistical Data Included, Management, Lead, Children, Medical tests, Child health

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