Table 3 Clinical laboratory results
From: High lead exposure in two leaded bronze ingot foundry workers
Primary Operator | Assistant Operator | |
|---|---|---|
Blood lead level (μg/dL) | ||
Initial sampling (Dec. 24, 2013) | 61.1 | 51.7 |
1st follow-up sampling (Jan. 16, 2014) | 63.1 | 68.8 |
2nd follow-up sampling (Feb. 21, 2014)* | 40.8 | 45.2 |
3rd follow-up sampling (Mar. 24, 2014)* | 39.0 | 44.7 |
4th follow-up sampling (Apr. 24, 2014)* | 42.0 | -† |
Blood analysis (at initial sampling) | ||
Hemoglobin (g/dL) | 15.8 | 16.3 |
Hematocrit (%) | 46.4 | 47.6 |
RBC (x103/μL) | 5.39 | 5.56 |
WBC (x103/μL) | 5.68 | 10.09 |
Platelet (x103/μL) | 227 | 245 |
Creatinine (mg/dL) | 1 | 0.89 |
Urinary analysis (at 1st follow-up sampling) | ||
Urine lead level (μg/g creatinine) | 27.57 | 125.6 |
β2-microglobulin (mg/day) | - | 0.04 |
Blood pressure (at initial sampling) | ||
Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 130 | 120 |
Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 70 | 90 |
Blood cell morphology | ||
1st follow-up sampling (Jan. 16, 2014) | Slight platelet aggregation | - |
2nd follow-up sampling (Feb. 21, 2014)* | Slight platelet aggregation | Normal |
3rd follow-up sampling (Mar. 24, 2014)* | Normal | Normal |
4th follow-up sampling (Apr. 24, 2014)* | Normal | -† |