Monitoring Human Tissues for Toxic Substances

The National Human Monitoring Program (NHMP) identifies concentrations of specific chemicals in human tissues. This volume evaluates the contemporary activities of the NHMP; identifies important scientific, technical, and programmatic issues; and makes recommendations regarding the design of the program and use of its products.

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The National Human Monitoring Program (NHMP) identifies concentrations of specific chemicals in human tissues, including toxicologic testing and risk assessment determinations. This volume evaluates the current activities of the NHMP; identifies important scientific, technical, and programmatic issues; and makes recommendations regarding the design of the program and use of its products.

Table of Contents


Front Matter
Executive Summary
1. Introduction
2. Review of the National Human Adipose Tissue Survey and Selected Program Alternatives
3. Toxicologic Issues
4. Sampling Methods
5. Collection, Short-Term Storage, and Archiving of Tissues
6. Chemical Assay of Specimens
7. Program Design and Management Issues
References
Appendices
A: Workshop Agenda
B: Workshop Participants
C: Summary of Workshop
D: The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
E: Foreign Environmental Monitoring Programs Using Human Tissues or Tissue Specimen Banking