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- Title
Messa a punto di un metodo di valutazione della melamina su urine in GC-MSMS. Un tentativo di definizione di un valore di riferimento.
- Authors
Romano, C.; Marchetti, E.; Genova, A.; Buglione, E.; Passini, V.; Valsania, M. C.
- Abstract
Melamine is used in the synthesis of resins used for the manufacture of laminates, plastics and coatings, including materials in contact with food such as crockery. A method for the assessment of melamine by GC-MSMS in urine samples was developed and tested in 100 nonoccupationally exposed subjects: 63 females (14 -66) and 37 males (15-65). The LOD and LOQ were 4 µg/l and 13.4 µg/l respectively. Results showed traces of melamine in the urines of 21% of subjects monitored (10 - 29.7µg / l). Presence of melamine and time since last meal at sampling were inversely related (p = 0.021). In addition a significant correlation (p = 0.00) between the presence of the substance in urines and the use of melamine dishes was shown.
- Publication
Giornale Italiano di Medicina del Lavoro ed Ergonomia, 2011, Vol 33, p73
- ISSN
1592-7830
- Publication type
Article