[Values of carbohydrate-deficient transferrin after chemical exposure in the workplace].
Carbohydrate-deficient transferrin (CDT) examinations have been used with those people who regularly consume more than 60 gr. of alcohol in a day, especially in cases of medical insurance. In these cases the CDT provides information even 2-3 weeks later.


OBJECTIVE
In adequate literature there are not many informations concerning the CDT values in individuals using chemicals. This is why these cases are interesting for demonstration.


METHODS
In the first case the examination of CDT was carried out one month after using the chemical material -- nitro-based lacquer -- and its value was increased. In the other case an agricultural man worked on a tractor spreading plant-protecting chemicals. Six months after finishing this type of work similar results were found: highly increased value of CDT.


CONCLUSIONS
As both these people were documented to be abstinent for alcoholic beverages, it is rather likely that the values of CDT can be the signal of increased chemical exposure. With the proceeding of the CDT examinations it is necessary to look forward to the potentials of the revealing of the chemical exposure. The authors suggest that the CDT value in workers with chemical exposure can show the pathological changes caused by these substances.
Szabó
György
G
Háziorvosi Szolgálat, Enese, Hungary. drszabogyorgy@t-online.hu
Keller
Eva
E
Környei
László
L
Lengyel
Gabriella
G
Fehér
János
J
D016573:Agrochemicals / Q000009:adverse effects; D015415:Biomarkers / Q000097:blood; D015386:Hazardous Substances / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D007764:Lacquer / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D014168:Transferrin / Q000031:analogs & derivatives* / Q000378:metabolism; D017132:Workplace
D016573:Agrochemicals; D015415:Biomarkers; D015386:Hazardous Substances; D014168:Transferrin; C056759:carbohydrate-deficient transferrin