THE ORGANIZATION OF A 24-HOUR BLOOD ALCOHOLS (VOLATILES) SCREENING SERVICE IN A HOSPITAL LABORATORY

被引:3
作者
SMITH, NB [1 ]
TUCKERMAN, JF [1 ]
HENDERSON, AR [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV WESTERN ONTARIO HOSP, DEPT CLIN BIOCHEM, POB 5339, POSTAL STN A, LONDON N6A 5A5, ONTARIO, CANADA
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D O I
10.1016/S0009-9120(86)80069-8
中图分类号
R446 [实验室诊断]; R-33 [实验医学、医学实验];
学科分类号
1001 ;
摘要
We describe the organization that evolved in the Clinical Biochemistry Department of a tertiary-care hospital for handling blood (serum) alcohol (volatiles) determinations. We use a microprocessor-controlled capillary gas chromatography system which will detect and quantitate methanol, ethanol, isopropanol and acetone. Minimal operator intervention is required, allowing operation of the system 24 hours each day, thus permitting timely detection of these volatiles. A Specimen Trace Card has been devised to document continuity of sample handling from the time of blood collection until completion of the analysis. This has proved of value when laboratory records are used for legal purposes.
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页数:6
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