title: Medical laboratory investigation of children's environmental health.
abstract: Medical laboratory testing is vital for investigating and managing children who have environmentally related disorders and children with environmental chemical exposures. Few of these compounds can be measured in a routine clinical service laboratory. An understanding of the exposure circumstances and toxicology of the agent is required for the ordering and interpretation of tests. Test interpretation requires understanding of the capabilities and limitations of these tests. Adequate investigation, management, and follow-up of exposed children are mandatory.
authors: Department of Occupational Medicine, University of Alberta, 402 College Plaza, 8215-112 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2C8, Canada. occmed@telus.net
authors: Harold E
authors: HE
authors: Hoffman
authors: Irena
authors: I
authors: Buka
authors: Scott
authors: S
authors: Phillips
mesh_terms: D000359:Aftercare; D000465:Algorithms; D002648:Child; D002669:Child Welfare; D019411:Clinical Laboratory Techniques; D003663:Decision Trees; D004781:Environmental Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000032:analysis* / Q000517:prevention & control; D004782:Environmental Health / Q000379:methods*; D004784:Environmental Monitoring / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking / Q000379:methods; D018579:Patient Selection; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000379:methods*; D010819:Physician's Role; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors