Benzene biological monitoring — DOccMed MCQ
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Correct answer: A — Urinary S-phenylmercapturic acid or urinary trans,trans-muconic acid
Urinary S-PMA and tt-MA are the recommended biological markers for benzene exposure monitoring. They are more specific and practical than blood benzene. FBC should also be monitored but is not the primary biomarker.
Reference: HSE Biological Monitoring; COSHH