The Absolute Neutron Activation Analysis (ANAA) technique was used to determine element concentrations of Cl and Na in blood of healthy group (male and female blood donators), select from Blood Banks at Sao Paulo city, to provide information which can help in diagnosis of patients. This study permitted to perform a discussion about the advantages and limitations of using this nuclear methodology in hematological examinations.
Published through SciTech Connect. 10/03/2004. Americas Nuclear Energy Symposium (ANES 2004), Miami, FL (US), 10/03/2004--10/06/2004. Zamboni, C.B.; Oliveira, L.C.; Dalaqua, L. Jr. Instituto de Pesquisas Energeticas e Nucleares - IPEN/CNEN-SP (BR) Promon Engenharia-SP (BR)