Determination of trace elements in human serum by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry. Comparison with nuclear analytical techniques.
The determination of trace and ultratrace elements in human serum by ICP-MS is described. The accuracy of the method is tested using a "second generation" human serum reference material. Elements determined include Fe, Co, Cu, Zn, Br, Rb, Sr, Mo, and Cs. The method is compared to nuclear analytical methods (NAA, PIXE). Perspectives for the future are also discussed.
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Laboratory for Analytical Chemistry, Rijksuniversiteit Gent, Institute for Nuclear Sciences, Belgium.
Vanhoe
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Dams
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Versieck
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D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D013058:Mass Spectrometry / Q000379:methods*; D009501:Neutron Activation Analysis; D012015:Reference Standards; D012016:Reference Values; D013052:Spectrometry, X-Ray Emission; D014131:Trace Elements / Q000097:blood* / Q000592:standards
D014131:Trace Elements