Prediction of PCB content in sportfish using semipermeable membrane devices (SPMDs)

J Environ Sci Health B. 2004 Mar;39(2):263-71. doi: 10.1081/pfc-120030240.

Abstract

Triolein-filled semipermeable membrane devices (SPMDs) were immersed at three locations along the St. Joseph River in northern Indiana for 30 days to see if the PCB content of fish from the same location could be predicted with this model device. Triolein from the SPMD's was analyzed for PCB using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and compared to residues detected in fish collected from the same locations. There was a significant difference (p < 0.05) in total PCB concentrations between SPMD samples. However, due to variability in PCB residues between species and low PCB residues in SPMDs, a direct correlation between PCBs in sportfish and SPMDs could not be determined.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Biological Availability
  • Environmental Monitoring* / instrumentation
  • Environmental Monitoring* / methods
  • Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay / methods
  • Fishes / metabolism*
  • Food Contamination
  • Fresh Water / chemistry
  • Indiana
  • Membranes, Artificial*
  • Permeability
  • Pesticide Residues / analysis
  • Polychlorinated Biphenyls / analysis*
  • Polychlorinated Biphenyls / pharmacokinetics
  • Tissue Distribution
  • Water Pollutants, Chemical / analysis*
  • Water Pollutants, Chemical / pharmacokinetics

Substances

  • Membranes, Artificial
  • Pesticide Residues
  • Water Pollutants, Chemical
  • Polychlorinated Biphenyls