<unk>  toxicity is primarily a clinical diagnosis that involves getting a detailed patient history and physical examination of the individuals signs and symptoms. Information such as how much<unk>  was ingested and the timing should be gathered to assess the level of toxicity. Signs for severe<unk>  should be evaluated such as any confusion or extreme lethargy, increased heart rates, low blood pressure for adults. In children, signs of shock can be noted with behavioral changes such as decreased responsiveness, crying, and inability to focus. Persistent vomiting is often associated with<unk>  and also used to determine severity of<unk> . Laboratory tests such as measuring the peak serum<unk>  level after 4 to 6 hours of ingestion can be useful in determining the severity of<unk>  toxicity. In general, levels below 350mcg/dL are associated with more mild<unk>  while upper levels above 500mcg/dL are associated with more severe<unk> . Measuring electrolyte levels, kidney function, serum glucose, liver function tests (enzymes and bilirubin), complete blood count, clotting time via prothrombin and partial thromboplastin time, anion gap for metabolic acidosis, should be conducted for clinical monitoring and confirmation of<unk> . The deferoxamine challenge test is a diagnostic test for confirming<unk> , however it is no longer recommended for diagnostic purposes due to concerns regarding the accuracy. Deferoxamine can be administered intramuscularly as a single dose where it then binds to free<unk>  in the blood and is excreted into the urine turning it to a "brick orange" or pink/red/orange color. Radiographs are no longer used for diagnosis due to the lack of connection between severity of<unk>  toxicity and the presence of radiopaque<unk>  tablets in the stomach on X-rays. This method also requires that the ingested tablet to be radiopaque which most<unk>  preparations are not.
Iron poisoning
Zinc toxicity
Mercury poisoning
Lead poisoning
Cobalt poisoning
Cadmium poisoning
Salt poisoning
Mercury Poisoning