Germanium
City of Loma Linda
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | 0.0425 ppb | 12 | 1 | ND - 0.510 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2019-03-27 | 9C28038-01 | ND |
2019-03-27 | 9C28038-02 | ND |
2019-03-27 | 9C28038-03 | ND |
2019-03-27 | 9C28038-04 | ND |
2019-03-27 | 9C28038-05 | ND |
2019-03-28 | 9C29013-01 | ND |
2019-09-10 | 9I11066-01 | ND |
2019-09-10 | 9I11066-04 | 0.510 ppb |
2019-09-10 | 9I11066-02 | ND |
2019-09-11 | 9I12048-01 | ND |
2019-09-12 | 9I13059-01 | ND |
2019-09-12 | 9I13059-03 | ND |