| Title: | Lead: An Ongoing Public Health Issue |
| Speaker: | Dr. Jessica Boyd is a Clinical Associate Professor at the Department of Pathology at the University of Utah School of Medicine. She is also medical director of Clinical Toxicology and Trace and Toxic Elements at ARUP Laboratories. She completed her PhD at the University of Alberta followed by Clinical Biochemistry Fellowship training at the University of Calgary/Calgary Laboratory Services. She is board certified by the Canadian Academy of Clinical Biochemistry and the American Board of Clinical Chemistry in Toxicological Chemistry. |
| Overview: | It is now recognized that there is no safe level of lead exposure. However, lead remains an important public health concern despite significant efforts to reduce its presence in food, water, and consumer products. The clinical laboratory plays a critical role in both screening for lead exposure and monitoring individuals who have been exposed. This presentation will review common routes of lead exposure, public health recommendations for lead screening and follow-up, and key analytical considerations for lead testing. |
| Learning Objectives: | At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to: (1) Describe common exposure sources and health risks associated with lead (2) Understand public health guidance for lead (3) Discuss laboratory considerations and challenges associated with lead testing |
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