Studies on some trace and minor elements in blood. A survey of the Kalpakkam (India) population. Part I: Standardization of analytical methods using ICP-MS and AAS |
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Authors: | TR Mahalingam S Vijayalakshmi RK Prabhu A Thiruvengadasami CK Mathews KR Shanmugasundaram |
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Affiliation: | Chemical Group, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam, India. |
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Abstract: | Blood is one of the widely used specimens for biological trace element research because of its biological significance and ease of sampling. We have conducted a study of the blood of the Kalpakkam township population for trace and minor elements. For this purpose, analytical methods have been developed and standardized in our laboratory for the elemental analysis of blood plasma and red cells. Inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), a relatively new technique, has been applied for the analysis of trace elements. Details regarding spectral interference and matrix interference encountered in the analysis of blood and the methods of correcting them have been discussed. Flame atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS)/atomic emission spectrometry (AES) has been applied for the determination of minor elements. Precision and accuracy of these methods have also been discussed. |
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