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==Diagnosis==

==Diagnosis==

'''Haematology''' may show changes consistent but not pathognomonic for lead poisoning: normocytic, normochromic anaemia with basophilic stippling and nucleated erythrocytes out of proportion to the degree of anaemia.

'''Haematology''' may show changes consistent but not pathognomonic for lead poisoning: normocytic, normochromic anaemia with basophilic stippling and nucleated erythrocytes out of proportion to the degree of anaemia. The anaemia is sometimes polychromatic and anisocytic, indicating a regenerative process.

 

'''Biochemistry''': may reveal hepatic damage and elevations in ALP, ALT and bilirubin levels.

Measurement of '''lead levels''' in various tissues may be useful to evaluate excessive accumulation and to reflect the level of exposure, severity and prognosis. Concentrations of lead in the blood at 0.35 ppm, liver at 10 ppm, or kidney cortex at 10 ppm are consistent with a diagnosis of lead poisoning in most species.

Measurement of '''lead levels''' in various tissues may be useful to evaluate excessive accumulation and to reflect the level of exposure, severity and prognosis. Concentrations of lead in the blood at 0.35 ppm, liver at 10 ppm, or kidney cortex at 10 ppm are consistent with a diagnosis of lead poisoning in most species.

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