MINERAL AND TRACE-ELEMENTS IN HUMAN-URINE

  • 1 January 1985
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 23  (5) , 293-301
Abstract
Mineral and trace elements (Al, B, Ca, Cu, Fe, K, Li, Mg, Na, P and Zn) in 24 h human urine samples from .apprx. 100 healthy persons (age between 20 and 50 yr) were analyzed by ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma) and DCP (Direct Current Plasma) emission spectroscopy. The obtained values can be taken as reference values owing to the large number of individual samples. Mean values and the range of substance concentrations and substance excretion/24 h are given. Physiological reference values are reported for Ba, Sr and Ti, which are of particular interest in the field of occupational medicine; examples of increases in these 3 elements as a result of exposure at the work place are also given. Additionally some average values for Cd, Co, Ni and Pb were measured by a voltammetric technique.

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