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Pease International Tradeport, NH
Prepare for Your Pease Study Appointment

875 Greenland Road, Suite C-9, Portsmouth, NH 03801

CDC/ATSDR's tips to prepare for tests
Before Your Test
No food for 8 hours

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
First morning urine sample
Medical history icon
Medical and work history from 1993 to present
Medications and supplements icon
Prescription medications and vitamin/mineral supplements
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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
We’re Here to Answer Your Questions

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.

Is Your Child Participating?
What to Bring for Each Child
Urine Sample icon
First morning urine sample
Medical History icon
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
Prescription medications and vitamin/mineral supplements
Medical History icon
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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  1. A parent or guardian must accompany the child, preferably the birth mother who can answer questions about her pregnancy
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  1. 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
While Waiting...

Once you arrive for the appointment, the wait shouldn’t be long. We’ll have crayons and coloring books for younger children. Feel free to bring electronic devices, games or books from home.

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