PFAS EXPOSURE
Self-Collection Blood Test
Self-Collection Blood Test
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are man-made chemicals used since the 1940s in firefighting foams, textiles, food packaging, coatings, and electronics. Their strong chemical bonds make them extremely resistant to heat, water, and oil — and to breaking down in the environment. Because of this persistence, PFAS have earned the name “forever chemicals.” Over decades of widespread use, PFAS have spread around the world, turning up in air, water, soil, and wildlife — even in remote regions like the Arctic. They enter the environment from industrial discharges, firefighting activities, landfills, wastewater, and everyday consumer products. Once released, PFAS can contaminate drinking water, accumulate in fish and food crops, and build up in the human body over time. Exposure to certain PFAS has been linked to health effects such as low birth weight, decreased antibody response, and increased risk of some cancers. In response, the U.S. EPA formed the PFAS Council in 2021 and, in 2024, set the first national drinking water standards to reduce PFAS exposure and protect public health.
PFAS blood testing measures how much of these “forever chemicals” are in your body. Most people around the world have some PFAS in their blood because these chemicals are found in many parts of daily life — including drinking water, food, household products, indoor air, and some workplaces. Certain PFAS can remain in the body for years, although levels may decrease if exposure is reduced. While PFAS testing can help you understand your overall exposure and how your environment may be affecting you, it does have limitations. Testing can be expensive, provides limited insight into recent exposures, and cannot be used to diagnose specific illnesses or diseases.
McCampbell Analytical offers ultra-sensitive PFAS testing using advanced LC-MS/MS technology, providing exceptional accuracy and low detection limits. With extensive experience analyzing PFAS at trace levels, our team routinely tests a wide range of matrices, including drinking water, wastewaters, industrial discharges, soils, and a range of products.
PFAS blood testing from McCampbell Analytical is for informational and research purposes only. The method is not accredited and not performed under clinical (CLIA) certification. Results are not intended for medical or diagnostic use. For health concerns or interpretation of results, please consult your healthcare provider.
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of man-made chemicals used since the 1940s in products like nonstick cookware, firefighting foam, food packaging, and water-resistant fabrics. They are known as “forever chemicals” because they don’t easily break down in the environment or the human body.
Testing your blood can show how much PFAS has built up in your body from environmental or occupational exposure. This information can help you understand your potential exposure compared to general population levels.
Results indicate the amount of specific PFAS compounds detected in your blood. They show exposure, not health outcomes. Higher levels may suggest greater past or ongoing exposure, but results cannot diagnose illness or disease.
No. PFAS test results show exposure levels only. Research links certain PFAS to possible health effects, but testing cannot determine whether you will develop any specific condition. For medical interpretation, consult your healthcare provider.
Testing may be most relevant for people who: live near contaminated areas (e.g., military bases, airports, or industrial sites), work in occupations that use or produce PFAS, and/or want to establish a baseline level for long-term exposure monitoring.
A small blood sample is collected using a TASSO collection kit and analyzed using ultra-sensitive LC-MS/MS technology to detect trace levels of multiple PFAS compounds.
McCampbell Analytical’s method currently detects and quantifies 43 PFAS compounds with high accuracy and low reporting limits.
No. PFAS blood testing at McCampbell Analytical is for informational and research purposes only. The method is not NELAP-accredited or CLIA-certified, and results are not intended for diagnostic or medical use.
No, McCampbell Analytical currently cannot accept payments through insurances.
Typical turnaround time is 10 business days after the lab receives your sample.
Your results can help you understand your exposure and discuss next steps with your healthcare provider. If your PFAS levels are elevated, your doctor may recommend additional monitoring or strategies to reduce exposure.
No , testing provided is not for legal or insurance purposes. The purposes of testing with us is for personal data collection only and not for medical diagnosis.
