Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
Volume/Issue:
Volume 158: Issue 2
Contamination studies in the use of human nails for dietary studies: The effect of clippers
Authors:
H. Anderson Missouri University Research Reactor Research Park 65211 Columbia Missouri (USA)

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Pages:
251–259
Online Publication Date:
13 Aug 2005
Publication Date:
17 Apr 1992
Article Category:
Research Article
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1007/bf02047112
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Abstract  

A series of five experiments were undertaken using several brands of fingernail and toenail clippers to determine if there was a potential source of contamination and interference in the ongoing dietary studies using nails from large cohort groups. A cleanup protocol was deemed sufficient to remove possible contamination.

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Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
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0236-5731
Online ISSN:
1588-2780

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Journal of Radionalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
Language English
Size A4
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Foundation		 1968
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Issues
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Founder Akadémiai Kiadó
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ISSN 0236-5731 (Print)
ISSN 1588-2780 (Online)

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