Question
A parent inquired about their 5-year-old child’s blood lead test result of 95.9mg/L, wondering if this value is normal and if it indicates high lead levels.
Answer
According to the medical records, the child is currently 5 years old and recently had a trace element test, which revealed a blood lead level of 95.9mg/L. The parent is concerned about whether this value is normal and whether further treatment is needed. Before answering this question, we need to understand some basic knowledge about blood lead tests.
Generally, a blood lead level below 100mg/L is considered normal. If the level is between 100mg/L and 199mg/L, it is diagnosed as high lead levels. When the level reaches or exceeds 200mg/L, it is considered lead poisoning. Depending on the blood lead level, it can be categorized into mild, moderate, and severe lead poisoning. Mild lead poisoning has a blood lead level between 200mg/L and 249mg/L, moderate lead poisoning is between 250mg/L and 449mg/L, and severe lead poisoning has a level of 450mg/L or above.
In this case, the child’s blood lead level is 95.9mg/L, which is well below the normal value of 100mg/L. Therefore, it can be confirmed that the child’s blood lead level is within the normal range, and there is no need to worry. However, even though the blood lead level is normal, parents should still take precautions to avoid their child being exposed to
