Robberecht H, Deelstra H, Van Grieken R. Determination of selenium in blood components by X-ray emission spectrometry. Procedures, concentration levels, and health implications.
Biol Trace Elem Res 1990;
25:149-85. [PMID:
1698415 DOI:
10.1007/bf02990412]
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Abstract
Sampling, storing, sample pretreatment, and experimental conditions for selenium (Se) determination in human serum, plasma, and whole blood by X-ray emission spectrometric (XRS) methods are described. Concentration levels in these biological fluids, found by this technique, are discussed and compared to values found by other techniques for the same healthy population group in the same area. XRS analysis of blood from patients with various pathological conditions is reviewed, with special attention to the relation of Se with the concentration level of other essential or nonessential trace elements.
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