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Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology Volume 9, 1974 - Issue 3
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A Simple Method for Combustion of Faecal Samples Prior to Liquid Scintillation Counting

T. ArnfredDept. of Clinical Chemistry and Dept. of Medicine, Aalborg Sygehus Nord, Aalborg, Denmark
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K. FoghDept. of Clinical Chemistry and Dept. of Medicine, Aalborg Sygehus Nord, Aalborg, Denmark
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L. PedersenDept. of Clinical Chemistry and Dept. of Medicine, Aalborg Sygehus Nord, Aalborg, Denmark
Pages 325-326 | Received 06 Oct 1973, Accepted 13 Nov 1973, Published online: 16 Oct 2020
 
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Abstract

Arnfred, T., Fogh, K. & Pedersen, L. A simple method for combustion of faecal samples prior to liquid scintillation counting. Scand. J. Gastroent. 1974, 9, 325-326.

A cheap apparatus for combustion of 0.5 g faecal samples is described. The 14CO2 and 3H2O produced is absorbed in a mixture of phenylethylamine, ethanol, and water, which can be mixed with a toluene liquid scintillator for counting. 14C-recovery 94-101%, 3H-recovery 89-99%.

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