‘No clinical benefit’ to blood test for Pfas, government says, after ‘forever chemical’ found in Blue Mountains
by Natasha May Health reporter from World news | The Guardian on (#6Z8S6)
At least 25 people in the area have paid $500 out of pocket to have the blood test for Pfas, an advocate says
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A new report from the government has found there is no clinical benefit" to having a blood test for Pfas after the so-called forever chemical" was found in local water supplies in the Blue Mountains.
The NSW Health Expert Advisory Panel on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (Pfas), convened by the state's chief health officer, Dr Kerry Chant, to provide advice on the evidence and guidance related to the potential health effects, published its findings in a final report on Tuesday. All recommendations have been accepted by NSW Health.
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