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The concentration of bisphenol A in urine is affected by specimen collection, a preservative, and handling.
Longnecker, M P; Harbak, K; Kissling, G E; Hoppin, J A; Eggesbo, M; Jusko, T A; Eide, J; Koch, H M.
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  • Longnecker MP; Epidemiology Branch, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Research Triangle Park, NIH/DHHS/USA, PO Box 12233, MD A3-05, NC 27709, USA. Electronic address: Longnec1@niehs.nih.gov.
Environ Res ; 126: 211-4, 2013 Oct.
Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23899777
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In urine specimens that were collected from pregnant women in a large cohort, 24% contained more than 10 ng/ml of total bisphenol A (BPA), suggesting external contamination. Therefore, we conducted an investigation of the source(s) of extraneous BPA in the specimens. We found that under the conditions used to collect urine specimens in the epidemiologic study, contamination with BPA occurred, and by two separate mechanisms.
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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Phenols / Specimen Handling / Benzhydryl Compounds Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Pregnancy Language: En Journal: Environ Res Year: 2013 Document type: Article
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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Phenols / Specimen Handling / Benzhydryl Compounds Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Pregnancy Language: En Journal: Environ Res Year: 2013 Document type: Article