Published July 1987 | Version v1
Journal article

Optimising the value of 14C breath test

  • 1. Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Srinagar (India)

Description

Evaluation of the factors that may influence the final result of the 14C breath test was undertakken to optimise the value of 14C breath test technique. The significant observations included the maintenance of cut-off point to just decolorization and elimination of redevelopment of colour by adjusting the concentration of the indicator. The results have great utility in wider application of the technique. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Indian J. Med. Res.
Journal Volume
86
Series
Indian J. Med. Res.
Journal Page Range
119-123
ISSN
0019-5340
CODEN
IJMRA

INIS

Country of Publication
India
Country of Input or Organization
India
INIS RN
19022747
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
BIOASSAY; BREATH; CARBON 14 COMPOUNDS; LABELLED COMPOUNDS; ORAL ADMINISTRATION; TRACER TECHNIQUES
Descriptors DEC
CARBON COMPOUNDS; INTAKE; ISOTOPE APPLICATIONS; PERFORMANCE TESTING; TESTING