Nail lead concentration as an index of environmental lead exposure

Abstract

A method for screening human lead exposure was validated by using fingernail lead concentrations in comparison with blood lead concentrations of 40 children and 44 adults. A multiple regression analysis performed in the above sets of measurements revealed two statistical equations with which one could determine the blood lead concentrations from the corresponding nail lead concentrations in both groups. © 1986 Informa UK Ltd All rights reserved: reproduction in whole or part not permitted