CDC Guidance Encourages Physicians To Consider More PFAS Blood Testing

ABC News (1/18, Benadjaoud) reports physicians “are now being encouraged to consider more blood testing for PFAS, also known as ‘forever chemicals,’ according to guidance released by the” CDC. The “agency is recommending providers have a discussion with their patients regarding consumer and environmental exposures to large levels of the chemicals, and if blood testing may be of benefit.” The CDC’s “new guidance advises providers to consider an individual’s exposure history; the results of PFAS testing from a patient’s water supply, food sources, or other exposures; and whether those results can inform regarding ways to reduce future exposures.” Bloomberg Law (1/18, Rizzuto, Subscription Publication) reports the updated guidance does not “mention chemical concentrations that would justify specific additional tests” physicians “could use to identify illnesses associated with” PFAS.