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SW-846 Test Method 1340: In Vitro Bioaccessibility Assay for Lead in Soil

The purpose of this method is to define the proper analytical procedure for the validated in vitro bioaccessibility (IVBA) assay for lead in soil, to describe the typical working range and limits of the assay, quality assurance (QA), and to indicate potential interferences.

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Method 1340 - In Vitro Bioaccessibility Assay for Lead in Soil (PDF)(29 pp, 694 K)
Final Response to Comments Update VI Method 1340 (PDF)(5 pp, 67 K, 2017)