The Determination of Elemental Concentrations in Blood by Neutron Activation Analysis

William A. Haller; Royston H. Filby; Louis A. Rancitelli

doi:dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT69-A28346

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Home / Publications / Journals / Nuclear Technology / Volume 6 / Number 4

The Determination of Elemental Concentrations in Blood by Neutron Activation Analysis

William A. Haller, Royston H. Filby, Louis A. Rancitelli

Nuclear Technology / Volume 6 / Number 4 / April 1969 / Pages 365-370

Technical Papers and Note / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT69-A28346

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By use of neutron activation analysis and a simple chemical separation procedure, 14 elements have been determined in human whole blood. Gamma-ray analysis of the activated blood is performed with a Ge(Li) detector. The concentration range of the elements measured vary from ppb to ppt. Possible sources of error including sample contamination, fast nuclear reactions, and interfering gamma rays are considered.