Comparison of Serum Calcium Measurements Obtained with the SMA 12/60 and by Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry

1971 ◽  
Vol 17 (10) ◽  
pp. 1047-1049 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Raymond Gambino ◽  
Ivelice Fonseca

Abstract Comparable results are obtained when serum calcium is measured by a colorimetric cresolpthalein method on the Technicon SMA 12/60 and by atomic absorption spectrophotometry (Instrumentation Laboratory Model 153 instrument), with strontium as an internal standard. Sera from 250 patients with abnormal calcium concentrations, ranging from 4.9 mg/100 ml to 9.0 mg/100 ml, were measured by each method; the difference between the means for each method was only 0.04 mg/100 ml. The standard deviation of the difference between paired results was ±0.16 mg/100 ml. We were unable to discover any effect of drug or disease on the colorimetric assay, which therefore is suitable for use in large-scale surveys. On the other hand, the more precise atomic absorption spectrophotometry is suitable for use as a reference method. In addition, with an internal standard it is fast and simple, making it suitable for emergency assays of calcium 24 h a day.

1981 ◽  
Vol 64 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-78
Author(s):  
F Sánchez Rasero ◽  
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P G Balayannis ◽  
H P Beyers ◽  
E Celma ◽  
...  

Abstract An atomic absorption spectrophotometric (AAS) method was collaboratively studied by 8 laboratories from Africa, the United States, Australia, and Europe. The samples were dispersed in deionized water. After centrifuging and filtering, the water-soluble copper in the filtrate was acidified and measured by atomic absorption spectrophotometry, in an airacetylene flame, at 324.7 nm. The results from 7 laboratories were satisfactory and no unfavorable comments were received. Repeatability standard deviations ranged from 0.005 to 0.023, and reproducibility standard deviations ranged from 0.012 to 0.062. When compared with the bathocuproine method, the difference in bias between both methods is not significant. They were both adopted as full CIPAC methods, with the bathocuproine method as the referee method. Both methods have been adopted official first action.


1964 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 869-890 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alfred Zettner ◽  
David Seligson

Abstract Atomic absorption spectrophotometry (AAS) was applied to the determination of serum calcium. A special diluent was developed to abolish the effect of absorption depressors. This made possible measurement of calcium in directly diluted serum samples without prior removal of any serum constituents. Values obtained by AAS on calcium oxalate precipitates from serum were identical with those found by the direct dilution technique.


1975 ◽  
Vol 127 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-121 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. A. Olatunbosun ◽  
M. O. Akindele ◽  
B. K. Adadevoh ◽  
T. Asuni

SummarySerum copper concentrations were determined by atomic absorption spectrophotometry in 102 schizophrenic patients and 95 healthy control subjects. The serum copper concentrations were significantly higher in the schizophrenic patients than in the normal control subjects. The average serum copper in schizophrenic females was higher than in schizophrenic males, but the difference was not statistically significant


1998 ◽  
Vol 81 (3) ◽  
pp. 645-647 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sílvia M V Fernandes ◽  
António O S S Rangel ◽  
José L F C Lima

abstract A flow injection system for determination of copper in beer by atomic absorption spectrophotometry by the standard additions method is described. The manifold, based on the merging zone technique, prevents the burner head from clogging, as observed with the conventional reference method. With 5 standard additions, results are comparable with those of the reference method. Relative deviations were less than 5.8%, precision was better than 6.4%, and sampling rate was about 30 samples/ h. A less precise, less accurate, but faster procedure (75 samples/h) is possible with only 2 standard additions. The detection limit was 5µg/l.


1967 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 388-396 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernard Klein ◽  
James H Kaufman ◽  
Stanley Morgenstern

Abstract A procedure is presented for the automated determination of serum calcium by atomic absorption spectrophotometry. The serum sample, diluted with acidified lanthanum dichloride, is dialyzed against 0.1 N hydrochloric acid and a portion of the recipient solution is pumped into the atomizer-burner of the spectrophotometer. Data are presented on the precision and reproducibility of the flow system. Addition of calcium to serum shows a mean recovery of 99%. A comparison of the results of analyses on random specimens by permanganate titration and the automated procedure shows good agreement.


1967 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
M L Mccrackan ◽  
H J Webb ◽  
H E Hammar ◽  
C B Loadholt

Abstract Atomic absorption spectrophotometry is a rapid and simple screening method for determining potassium in fertilizers, especially when a large number of samples are processed. The potassium content of 1190 fertilizer samples was determined by both atomic absorption (4038Å) at a dilution of 1:400 and by the sodium tetraphenylboron method; correlation between the two methods was significant (r = 0.96). Triplicate analyses of 101 samples by each method showed precision of 0.229% by STPB and 0.424% by atomic absorption; standard deviation of the difference between the two procedures was 0.50%. Other elements normally found in fertilizers did not interfere at 4038Å.


1994 ◽  
Vol 40 (5) ◽  
pp. 781-784 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y Kayamori ◽  
Y Katayama

Abstract We developed a kinetic assay for calcium in serum and urine, based on the activation of porcine pancreatic alpha-amylase (EC 3.2.1.1) with 2-chloro-4-nitrophenyl-alpha-maltotrioside as substrate. The kinetic generation of 2-chloro-4-nitrophenol, monitored at 405 nm, was proportional to the concentration of calcium in serum and urine. The assay was developed and evaluated with the Cobas Bio centrifugal analyzer. The average within-run and between-day imprecision (CV) was 0.96/1.26% and 1.07/1.63%, respectively, for serum calcium and 1.50/2.54% and 1.70/2.64%, respectively, for urine calcium. Results of the proposed method (y) correlated well with those determined by atomic absorption spectrophotometry (x): y(serum) = 1.005x + 0.028 mmol/L (Sy/x = 0.058, r = 0.974, n = 50), and y(urine) = 1.017x-0.115 mmol/L Sy/x = 0.30, r = 0.981, n = 25). We also present data showing that the method is highly sensitive, rapid, relatively free of interference, and amenable to automation.


1974 ◽  
Vol 20 (11) ◽  
pp. 1444-1445 ◽  
Author(s):  
R Menachè

Abstract The method of Gitelson et al. was modified to a microscale procedure and adapted for atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Oxalic acid in urine is precipitated with excess of calcium ions at pH 5. The excess of calcium present in the supernate and the total calcium added and present in the urine at pH 2 are determined by atomic absorption spectrophotometry. The oxalic acid present in the precipitate is calculated indirectly from the difference between the two determinations of calcium. This method is useful for routine determination of urinary oxalic acid.


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