PFAS Chemical Testing in Texas
$420
The PFAS Chemical Test monitors exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals, commonly called ‘PFAS.’ PFAS are used to make fluoropolymer coatings and products that resist heat, oil, stains, grease, and water. PFAS are found in the air, soil, and water, and in everyday consumer goods, including:
- Clothing
- Furniture
- Adhesives
- Electrical wires insulation
- Heat-resistant non-stick cooking surfaces
- Food packaging and foods
- Drinking water
*Package includes PFAS Chemical Test Kit and consultation with the provider.
PFAS exposure can lead to: altered risk of asthma, allergies, and altered antibody response to infections and vaccines; sex hormones and thyroid hormones changes; diabetes risk; changes in body weight, size, and growth; increased risk of kidney disease; bone mineral content and density changes; changes in cardiac event risk; increased risk of cancers; skin irritation and sensitization; increased inflammation and oxidative stress; changes in DNA methylation; and increased cell toxicity and cell mortality.