Thallium in the blood

Thallium is a highly poisonous element for humans. It is absorbed rapidly through not only the gastrointestinal tract, but also the membranes of the mucous membranes, the respiratory system and the skin. Determination of thallium in the blood allows rapid diagnosis of poisoning. The initial period of poisoning proceeds with diarrhea and vomiting, followed by prolonged constipation. Only after several hours or even days symptoms from the nervous, respiratory and cardiovascular. After 2 to 4 weeks, the skin becomes dry, characteristic white striations appear on the nails nails and plaque-like hair loss occurs. Symptoms can persist for up to a month, may begin to regress or may cause the death of the patient.