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Test ID: FBEN    
Benzene, Occupational Exposure, Blood

Reference Values Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.

Reporting Limit: 0.02 mg/L

 

Normal (unexposed population):

  None detected

Exposed (end-of-shift):

  Blood benzene concentrations of >0.1 mg/L correlate

  with exposure to >10 ppm benzene in air.

Toxic:

  Blood benzene concentrations >0.90 mg/L have been

  observed in fatal cases of benzene exposure.

  

 

Test Performed By:  Medtox Laboratories

                                        402 W. County Road D

                                         St. Paul, MN  55112