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Benzene biological monitoring — DOccMed MCQ

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A company operating in the petrochemical industry asks you to advise on biological effect monitoring for workers exposed to benzene. What is the most appropriate biomarker?

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Correct answer: AUrinary 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