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Tentative reference values for some elements in broncho-alveolar lavage fluid.

L Romeo·G Maranelli·F Malesani·I Tommasi·A Cazzadori·M S Graziani
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The concentrations of Fe, Mn, Pb and Cr have been determined in broncho-alveolar lavage (BAL) fluid of 25 subjects without occupational or abnormal environmental exposure to metals, using the AAS method. The numerous factors which can interfere with the results in pre-analytical and in analytical phases are stressed. Metals concentrations in BAL are expressed in micrograms/l. They were not correlated with the volume of fluid recovered, the total cells, alveolar macrophages and erythrocytes. The results were not modified by stratification considering age and sex. Iron concentrations were higher than others, probably due to higher environmental exposure and partly to its essential role in humans. The diagnostic significance of element determination in BAL fluid and the relationship with exposure and lung load is discussed.

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L Romeo, G Maranelli, F Malesani, I Tommasi, A Cazzadori, M S Graziani. 1992-06-09. Tentative reference values for some elements in broncho-alveolar lavage fluid.. https://doi.org/10.1016/0048-9697(92)90221-d

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