Depleted Uranium Program: Repository and Chemical Analysis of Biological Samples

Abstract

DEPLETED URANIUM REGISTRY: Histopathological effects and analytical examination of embedded DU fragments in tissue removed from shrapnel wounds * Supports the VA-Baltimore Center medical surveillance program by measuring the levels of uranium in patient's urine and identifies the specific source of exposure by accurately measuring uranium isotopic ratios * Archive samples to provide a link between clinical research, pathology and toxicological analysis * Maintain an intra-lab quality assurance program on DU analysis (participating labs: CDC and AFIP).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA540005

Entities

People

  • Jose A. Centeno

Organizations

  • Armed Forces Institute of Pathology

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Analysis
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Electron Microscopy
  • Hydroxides
  • Mass Spectrometry
  • Medical Personnel
  • Metals
  • Microscopy
  • Nitric Acid
  • Pathology
  • Penetrating Wounds
  • Scanning Electron Microscopy
  • Spectrometry
  • Storage
  • Wounds And Injuries
  • X Rays

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