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Detection limit dose and specificity for biomarkers.
| Endpoints | Sensitivity | Specificity to IR |
|---|---|---|
| Dicentrics | 50–100 mGy | High |
| Translocations | 200–300 mGy | Good |
| Micronuclei | 100–200 mGy | Good |
| Comet assay | 50–100 mGy | Low |
| γ-H2AX foci | 10 mGy | Good |
| Leukocyte telomere length | unknown | Low |
