HPS N13.22-2013 PDF Download

The HPS N13.22-2013 standard contains requirements for bioassay programs that monitor uranium intake in individuals. The standard outlines criteria for determining when bioassays are necessary, the selection of individuals for the program, sampling and measurement frequencies, and the appropriate actions to take based on measured levels of uranium compounds.

The standard emphasizes the importance of quality assurance and record keeping, which are addressed in other bioassay program standards and relevant regulations at the federal, state, and local levels. The appendices to the standard provide additional technical information, procedures, and literature references to support the establishment of bioassay programs. They also offer guidance for estimating internal radiation doses and chemical exposures.

It is important to note that the standard does not specify preferred measurement procedures for uranium or quantitative performance criteria for analytical accuracy and precision. These details are referenced in other standards.