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Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction
1.1 Background
1.2 Selection of Panelists
1.3 Charge to the Panelists
1.4 The Meeting Format
1.5 The Report Organization
Section 2: Opening Remarks And Presentations
2.1 Welcome
2.2 Purpose of the Meeting and Charge to the
Panelists
2.3 Impetus for Panel Discussions—A Case Example
2.4 General Physiology of Hair—An Overview
Section 3: Sampling And Analytical
Methods
3.1 Sample Collection Methods
3.2 Sample Preparation Methods
3.3 Analytical Methods
3.4 Other Methodological Considerations
Section 4: Factors Influencing The
Interpretation Of Analytical Results
4.1 Distinguishing Between Endogenous and Exogenous
Sources of Metals
4.2 Temporal Considerations and Exposure Conditions
4.3 Reference/Background Ranges
Section 5: Toxicologic Considerations
5.1 Pharmacokinetic Issues
5.2 Dose-Response and Clinical Relevance
5.3 Choosing the Best Biological Marker
Section 6: Conclusions And Recommendations
6.1 What is the State of the Science of Hair
Analysis?
6.2 When Is It Appropriate to Consider Hair Analysis
in Assessing Human
Exposures to Environmental Contaminants?
6.3 What Are the Limitations of Hair Analysis?
What Data Gaps and
Research Needs Exist?
6.4 Recommendations
6.5 Next Steps to be Taken by ATSDR
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, 1825 Century Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30345
Contact CDC: 800-232-4636 / TTY: 888-232-6348
