Matrix/Pollutant | Target population | HBM-I | HBM-II |
---|---|---|---|
Lead in blood | Females (18–45) and children < 12 | 100 μg/L | 150 μg/L |
 | Females > 45 and males 18 – 69 | 150 μg/L | 250 μg/L |
Mercury in blood | Adults (18–69) | 5 μg/L | 15 μg/L |
Cadmium in urine | Adults (18–25) | 1 μg/g creatinine | 3 μg/g creatinine |
 | Adults (26–69) | 2 μg/g creatinine | 5 μg/g creatinine |