Fluorine F | Laboratory research

General Information

Fluoride is a trace element found in the body in calcium-containing tissues such as bones and teeth. Fluoride protects the surface of the teeth from damage by bacteria. It also promotes bone formation.

Fluoride is used to prevent caries, gum disease, osteoporosis and other conditions.

Drinking water is a natural source of fluoride. Long-term intake of high doses of fluoride weakens bones, tendons, muscles and causes disorders in the nervous system.

Fluoride poisoning is the result of long-term exposure to fluoride and is usually caused by industrial processes.

Fluoride poisoning is manifested by irritation of mucous membranes, respiratory distress, disorders of nervous system functions, gastrointestinal pain, muscle fibrillations (involuntary contractions of fibers).

Acute fluoride poisoning is associated with taking large doses and is characterized by: nausea-vomiting, tetanic muscle contractions, coma and, in extreme cases, death.

Fluorine and its inorganic compounds have wide industrial applications: aluminum, steel, glass, fertilizer production and others. Fluorine compounds are also used in insecticides, rodenticides, and parasite repellants.

Organofluorine compounds are a necessary component for humans in the process of normal bone calcification.

Material for examination: Venous blood

Preliminary preparation: it is not necessary

Referral norm: < 30 mcg/l