Pease Study Office Visit
Before Your Test
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Fast (don’t eat) eight hours before your appointment
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Important
Take your usual medication, unless your doctor says otherwise
What to Bring
![Urine sample icon](/pfas/images/infographic/urine_sample.png)
First morning urine sample
![Medical history icon](/pfas/images/infographic/medical_history-thumbnail.png)
Medical and work history from 1993 to present
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Prescription medications and vitamin/mineral supplements
![Blood testing icon](/pfas/images/infographic/blood_testing-thumbnail.png)
Results from previous PFAS blood testing programs (if applicable)
What to Expect - 1 1/2 HOUR
- Welcome and sign-in
- Urine sample drop off
- Height and weight measurements
- Blood pressure check
- Blood sample collection
- Questionnaire completion, including medical and work history
NO drug or genetic testing included
Visit our Website: atsdr.cdc.gov/pfas
Call us: 1-800-CDC-INFO (232-4636)
Email: PeaseStudy@CDC.gov
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Reminder: As a token of our appreciation for your participation, you’ll receive up to $75 in gift cards for completing the entire study.
What to Bring for Each Child
![Urine Sample icon](/pfas/images/infographic/urine_sample2.png)
First morning urine sample
![Medical History icon](/pfas/images/infographic/medical_history2-thumbnail.png)
Medical history, birth mother's work history and drinking water habits from 1993 to present, and any work history for the child
![Medications and Supplements icon](/pfas/images/infographic/medications_supplements2-thumbnail.png)
Prescription medications and vitamin/mineral supplements
![Medical History icon](/pfas/images/infographic/medical_history2-thumbnail.png)
Results from previous PFAS blood testing programs (if applicable)
Important
Be sure your child takes his or her usual medication, unless your doctor says otherwise
What to Expect - 1 1/2 to 2 HOURS
The process for children will be the same as adults with two exceptions:
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- A parent or guardian must accompany the child, preferably the birth mother who can answer questions about her pregnancy
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- Children age 5 years and over will also have a second appointment to complete several behavioral tests like:
- Playing memory games
- Sorting items into categories
- Solving puzzles
- Reacting to photographs
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Page last reviewed: June 24, 2020
Content source: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry