title: Analytical method developed for measurement of dialkylphosphate metabolites in urine collected from children non-occupationally exposed to organophosphate pesticides in an agricultural community in Thailand.
abstract: There has been increasing concern in regards to organophosphate (OP) pesticide exposure among farm workers and their families in Thailand's agricultural areas. Therefore, the development of an analytical method for estimating OP pesticide exposure is necessary to allow for monitoring of OP pesticide exposures within these populations. This paper describes an analytical method developed to measure dialkylphosphate (DAP) metabolites in urine. The methods in this study are important in the biological monitoring of OP metabolites in agricultural families in Thailand and can be used as an initial guidance procedure in any environmental toxicological laboratory in Thailand.
authors.affiliation: Department of Biological Science, Faculty of Science, Ubon Ratchatani University, Ubon Ratchatani 34190, Thailand.
authors.forename: Chidhathai
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Petchuay
authors.forename: Somkiet
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Thoumsang
authors.forename: Parichart
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Visuthismajarn
authors.forename: Banjong
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Vitayavirasak
authors.forename: Brian
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Buckley
authors.forename: Paromita
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Hore
authors.forename: Marija
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Borjan
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Robson