Can I test my blood for C8?

Free medical testing is now available to detect all C8 linked diseases. If you are a qualified resident who drank Lubeck, Little Hocking, Belpre, Pomeroy, Tuppers Plains, or Mason County water, your free C8 blood test and free medical testing for C8 diseases is available now.

Can you test your blood for PFOA?

Yes. Studies in other communities show that levels of PFOA in blood declined after filtration systems were installed on their public and private drinking water sources. However, PFOA can be measured in blood for years after exposure.

Is there C8 in my blood?

According to a 2007 study, C8 is in the blood of 99.7% of Americans. It's called a "forever chemical" because it never fully degrades.

How can I get my blood tested for PFAS?

Blood testing for PFAS is not a regular test offered by doctors or health departments. Remember that test results will only tell you and your health care provider if you have been exposed to PFAS. Keep in mind that most people in the United States have one or more specific PFAS in their blood, especially PFOS and PFOA.

Can you test for PFAS in your body?

A blood test for PFAS can tell you what your levels are at the time the blood was drawn, but not whether levels in your body are “safe” or “unsafe.” Most people in the U.S. have measurable amounts of PFAS in their body because PFAS chemicals are commonly used in commercial and industrial products.

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How do I get rid of PFAS on my body?

Currently, there are no definitive medical procedures that can clear PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) from the body, according to the Secretary of the United States Navy. However, the best step you can take is to remove the source of the exposure from your environment.

Do PFAS ever leave your body?

Though PFAS linger in the human body, they do dissipate.

Though they stick around for a long time, the body does eventually get rid of them. It takes about four years for the level of PFOA or PFOS to go down by half, even if no more is taken in, ATSDR reports. Certain types of PFAS leave the body faster.

Does everyone have PFAS in their blood?

Most people in the United States have been exposed to PFAS and have PFAS in their blood, especially perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). Since 1999, the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) has measured blood PFAS in the U.S. population.

What does C8 do to your body?

C8 (perfluorooctanoic acid or PFOA) is both a toxin and carcinogenic substance. In humans, along with testicular cancer, thyroid disease, pregnancy-induced hypertension and ulcerative colitis, it has also been linked to both bladder and kidney cancers.

How can you tell if you have toxins in your blood?

The only way in which toxins can be checked in the blood is through blood tests. Heavy metal toxicity can result in damage to the vital organs, neurological and muscular degeneration, cancer, allergies and even death.

How many people tested positive for C8?

Testing between 2013 and 2015 showed over seven million people in 27 states had trace amounts of C8 in their tap water, according to an Environmental Working Group analysis published last month.

Is C8 still used today?

According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, PFOA — also known as C8 by DuPont — is a man-made chemical used in the production of stain-resistant carpets and fabrics, and nonstick cookware. While PFOA has been phased out by its primary manufacturer, 3M, it doesn't break down naturally.

What are the six C8 linked diseases?

For six disease categories, the Science Panel concluded that there was a Probable Link to C8 exposure: diagnosed high cholesterol, ulcerative colitis, thyroid disease, testicular cancer, kidney cancer, and pregnancy-induced hypertension.

How do you get rid of forever chemicals in your body?

Is there a treatment to remove PFAS from the body? No. The best treatment is to prevent future exposures as much as possible. There is no known medication that can speed up the body's removal of PFAS.

Does water filter remove PFAS?

A new study by scientists at Duke University and North Carolina State University finds that – while using any filter is better than using none – many household filters are only partially effective at removing toxic perfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS, from drinking water.

Is PFOA in drinking water?

PFOA persists in humans with a half-life of several years and is found in the serum of almost all U.S. residents and in populations worldwide. Exposure sources include food, food packaging, consumer products, house dust, and drinking water.

What products contain C8?

It can be found in non-stick cookware, fire retardants, stain and water repellents, some furniture, waterproof clothes, pizza boxes and take-out containers, food packaging, carpets and textiles, rubbers and plastics, electronics and some dental floss.

Has DuPont stopped using C8?

After DuPont agreed to stop using C8, it replaced it with GenX, which is a similar compound. Chemours continued to use GenX.

Is bottled water free of PFAS?

The study, published in the journal Water Research and led by Johns Hopkins University researchers, detected PFAS substances in 39 out of more than 100 bottled waters tested, in some cases at levels deemed concerning by water quality experts.

Does Brita filter out PFAS?

Filtering PFAs from Drinking Water

Although they reduce or remove many different chemicals from tap water, Brita filters do not remove PFAs.

What household items contain PFAS?

Do I have PFAS in my drinking water?

Find out if PFAS are in your drinking water: If you get your water from a public drinking water system, reach out to your local water utility to learn about how they may be addressing PFAS as well as ask them to test the water for PFAS or to share information with you if they have already tested the water.

Can you still file a C8 lawsuit?

If you or a loved one has been a victim of DuPont C8 / PFOA exposure, you may have grounds to file a lawsuit. Call (888) 492-4303 or complete an online form today to discuss your legal options.

Can I sue DuPont for C8 exposure?

As a result, DuPont is now required to pay for medical monitoring (testing) recommended for class members by the independent C8 Medical Panel. Also, if you are diagnosed with one of the six C8 linked diseases, a claim (lawsuit) for compensation may be pursued on your behalf against DuPont.

What cancers does PFOA cause?

IARC has classified PFOA as “possibly carcinogenic to humans” (Group 2B), based on limited evidence in humans that it can cause testicular and kidney cancer, and limited evidence in lab animals.