Monitoring Human Tissues for Toxic Substances

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 ContentsFront MatterExecutive Summary1. Introduction2. Review of the National Human Adipose Tissue Survey and Selected Program Alternatives3. Toxicologic Issues4. Sampling Methods5. Collection, Short-Term Storage, and Archiving of Tissues6. Chemical Assay of Specimens7. Program Design and Management IssuesReferencesAppendicesA: Workshop AgendaB: Workshop ParticipantsC: Summary of WorkshopD: The National Health and Nutrition Examination SurveyE: Foreign Environmental Monitoring Programs Using Human Tissues or Tissue Specimen Banking