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Mobile phone radiation interferes laboratory immunoenzymometric assays: Example chorionic gonadotropin assays.

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Shahbazi-Gahrouei D, Mortazavi SM, Nasri H, Baradaran A, Baradaran-Ghahfarokhi M, Baradaran-Ghahfarokhi HR · 2012

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Cell phone radiation at typical smartphone power levels can interfere with critical blood tests used to diagnose pregnancy and cancer.

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Researchers tested whether cell phone radiation interferes with laboratory blood tests that measure pregnancy hormones (chorionic gonadotropin). They exposed blood samples to 900MHz radiation from two phones with different power levels and found that the radiation significantly altered the test results, especially at higher concentrations and stronger radiation levels. This suggests that cell phones could interfere with important medical tests in hospital laboratories.

Why This Matters

This study reveals an overlooked consequence of our wireless world: EMF radiation can interfere with critical medical testing. The researchers used SAR levels of 0.69 and 1.09 W/kg, which are well within the range of modern smartphones (the FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg). What makes this particularly concerning is that chorionic gonadotropin tests are used to diagnose pregnancy and certain cancers. If cell phones can alter these results, it raises questions about the accuracy of other laboratory tests performed in EMF-rich hospital environments. The reality is that hospitals are increasingly saturated with wireless devices, from smartphones to WiFi networks to medical equipment. This research suggests we need to consider EMF as a potential source of laboratory error, not just a health concern for patients and staff.

Exposure Details

SAR
0.69 and 1.09 W/kg
Source/Device
900MHz

Exposure Context

This study used 0.69 and 1.09 W/kg for SAR (device absorption):

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Where This Falls on the Concern Scale

Study Exposure Level in ContextStudy Exposure Level in ContextThis study: 0.69 and 1.09 W/kgExtreme Concern - 0.1 W/kgFCC Limit - 1.6 W/kgEffects observed in the Extreme Concern rangeFCC limit is 2x higher than this level
A logarithmic frequency spectrum from 10 Hz to 100 GHz showing where this study's 900 MHz exposure sits relative to common EMF sources.Where This Frequency Sits on the EMF SpectrumELFVLFLF / MFHF / VHFUHFSHFmm10 Hz100 GHzThis study: 900 MHzPower lines50/60 Hz5G mm28 GHzLogarithmic scale

Study Details

The radiofrequency radiation is of concern in hospital laboratories as the microwaves have many health effects even on immune functions. The aim of this study was, however, to evaluate the effects of cell phone radiation on chorionic gonadotropin immunoassays of human serum.

Two cell phones with 0.69 and 1.09W/kg (head SAR) emitting 900MHz radiation were used. Sixty wells w...

Radiation exposure from mobile phones altered the measured serum levels especially in the wells with...

In conclusion, the microwave exposures may require attention in laboratories using immunoassays.

Cite This Study
Shahbazi-Gahrouei D, Mortazavi SM, Nasri H, Baradaran A, Baradaran-Ghahfarokhi M, Baradaran-Ghahfarokhi HR (2012). Mobile phone radiation interferes laboratory immunoenzymometric assays: Example chorionic gonadotropin assays. Pathophysiology. 19(1):43-47, 2012.
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@article{d_2012_mobile_phone_radiation_interferes_1322,
  author = {Shahbazi-Gahrouei D and Mortazavi SM and Nasri H and Baradaran A and Baradaran-Ghahfarokhi M and Baradaran-Ghahfarokhi HR},
  title = {Mobile phone radiation interferes laboratory immunoenzymometric assays: Example chorionic gonadotropin assays.},
  year = {2012},
  
  url = {https://europepmc.org/article/med/22325369},
}
PubMed: 22325369

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Quick Questions About This Study

Yes, cell phone radiation can interfere with certain blood tests. A 2012 study found that 900MHz radiation from mobile phones significantly altered pregnancy hormone test results in laboratory samples, especially at higher radiation levels and hormone concentrations.
Phone radiation can affect medical laboratory results, particularly hormone tests. Research shows that mobile phone radiation at 900MHz altered measurements of pregnancy hormones in blood samples, with stronger interference occurring at higher radiation power levels.
Cell phone radiation can interfere with pregnancy hormone tests performed in laboratories. A study found that 900MHz radiation from phones significantly altered chorionic gonadotropin measurements, potentially affecting the accuracy of these important medical tests.
Mobile phone radiation impacts hormone testing by altering measured hormone levels in blood samples. Research demonstrates that 900MHz radiation significantly changed pregnancy hormone test results, with greater interference at higher radiation power levels and hormone concentrations.
Phone radiation in hospitals may interfere with laboratory testing equipment and results. Studies show that mobile phone radiation can alter important medical test outcomes, particularly hormone assays, potentially affecting diagnostic accuracy in clinical settings.