A patient is suspected of having heavy metal toxicity.Which test would be appropriate for confirming this suspicion?
A)Plasminogen
B)Platelet antibodies
C)Phosphorus
D)Porphyrins

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Porphyrin tests are commonly used to detect heavy metal toxicity, as heavy metals can interfere with heme synthesis in the body, leading to an accumulation of porphyrins. Plasminogen and platelet antibody tests are not relevant to heavy metal toxicity, and while phosphorus levels may be affected by some heavy metals, it is not a specific or reliable test for heavy metal toxicity.

A Patient Is Suspected of Having Heavy Metal Toxicity