Hexachlorocyclohexane (lindane, HCH, γ-HCH, γ-hexachlorocyclohexane) is a substance used as a medicine mainly for scabies (scabies) and lice.Furthermore, it was used in wood preservatives until 1978.
The process
Material needed
- EDTA blood
Preparation of the patient
- Use EDTA rolled rim tubes made of glass!
- Blood collection (for occupational exposure) after the end of the shift.
Interfering factors
- Not known
Standard values
| Normal value in μg/l | < 1,0 |
| BAT value in μg/l | 20 |
Indications
- Suspicion of lindane poisoning
Interpretation
Interpretation of increased values
- Lindane exposure/poisoning
Interpretation of lowered values
- Not relevant to the disease