WSLH Joins National Biomonitoring Network

The Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH) has been accepted into the National Biomonitoring Network (NBN) as a Tier 2 laboratory.

The NBN is facilitated by the Association of Public Health Laboratories. It is a collaboration of federal, regional, state and local laboratories that conduct biomonitoring for use in public health practice and in response to environmental emergencies.

The goals of the NBN are to advance the science of biomonitoring, encourage its use in addressing environmental health questions and ensure quality practices, which will help produce comparable biomonitoring data.

The Network is currently divided into 3 tiers. Tier 2 laboratories such as the WSLH –

  • Are engaged in biomonitoring activities related to targeted and emergency response.
  • Have demonstrated successful participation in an established quality assessment program.
  • Have a well-established biomonitoring team integrated within the state public health system.

Learn more at https://www.aphl.org/programs/environmental_health/nbn/Pages/default.aspx

 

What is Biomonitoring?

According to APHL, “Biomonitoring is the process of testing people for chemicals in their body to determine how exposure might impact their health.” Watch this short video to learn more – https://vimeo.com/280827005