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Diagnostic Criteria for Lead Poisoning in Children (Blood Lead Level Measurement)

Two Consecutive Venous Blood Lead Levels (μg/L) Diagnosis
100μg/L~199μg/L High Lead Blood Level
≥200μg/L Lead Poisoning
200μg/L~249μg/L Mild Lead Poisoning
250μg/L~449μg/L Moderate Lead Poisoning
≥450μg/L Severe Lead Poisoning

Explanation

The meaning of lead poisoning in children is different from that in adults with occupational lead poisoning. It only indicates that the serum level exceeding this value may harm children's health, but not all are in a disease state.

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