WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM THE PFAS CHEMICAL TEST
The PFAS Chemical Test monitors exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals, commonly called ‘PFAS.’ PFAS are used to make fluoropolymer coatings and products that resist heat, oil, stains, grease, and water. PFAS are found in the air, soil, and water, and in everyday consumer goods, including:
- Clothing
- Furniture
- Adhesives
- Electrical wires insulation
- Heat-resistant non-stick cooking surfaces
- Food packaging
- Drinking water
PFAS chemicals persist in the environment and can migrate in air, soil, and water, and bioaccumulate (build up) in fish, animals, wildlife, and humans.
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry and the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) monitor and conduct exposure assessments of PFAS chemicals in urine and blood samples to identify American’s exposure to PFAS. One NHANES biomonitoring study found PFAS in 97% of samples from American adults and adolescents, while another detected PFAS in 60% of children ages 3-11 years old. It is unknown what is a ‘safe’ level of PFAS exposure, and research is ongoing on the short- and long-term harms to humans from PFAS exposure.
As Americans of all ages and stages of the lifecycle are exposed to the harms of PFAS, many may benefit from monitoring their exposure to PFAS. This includes those who live in areas with known PFAS contamination or who may be exposed to PFAS through work.
