Abstract
The recent articles by Piomelli et al.1 and Chisolm2 represent another welcomed investigation and discussion on the use of free erythrocyte porphyrin (FEP) test in the control of lead poisoning. These investigators, however, have greatly overstated the potential of this test as a primary screening tool in community lead control programs. The policy statement of the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service, developed in consultation with Dr. Chisolm, has established that "The prime goal of screening programs is the prevention of lead poisoning" [emphasis added].3
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