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Urinary isotopic analysis in the UK Armed Forces: no evidence of depleted uranium absorption in combat and other personnel in Iraq
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- Published on: 29 August 2007
- Published on: 29 August 2007Urine not reliable assessment of uranium intakeShow More
Measuring uranium intake using urine isotope ratio studies has been known for a decade to only be accurate up to a few weeks after exposure.
"Urine assay for uranium inhalation exposure can be useful, provided that measurements are made soon after a known acute intake. The urinary excretion rate falls substantially after exposure, particularly during the first few days. If urine analysis is carried out on a routi...
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