Determination of Trace Elements in Human Whole Blood by Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis

Abstract

The trace element composition of whole blood has been investigated by instrumental neutron activation analysis (INAA) . The blood samples of 80 individuals of adult population in Taiwan were analyzed. The samples were lyophilized, irradiated together with synthetic standards, and determined γ-spectrometrically. The concentrations of 7 elements, Cr, Co, Fe, Rb, Sc, Se and Zn were simultaneously determined. The reliability of the analysis was checked with N$S bovine liver reference standard material. The frequency distributions of all the elements measured are presented and the results are compared with available data.