Trace Element and Micronutrient Unit
Scotland's specialised laboratory for trace elements and vitamins in health and disease
The Laboratory in Pictures
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Trace Element and Micronutrient Unit Scotland's specialised laboratory for trace elements and vitamins in health and disease |
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The Laboratory in Pictures |
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Alan Kelly determining iron in urine with the AAnalyst 700 in flame mode |
Anne Currie preparing plasma samples for aluminium analysis |
...and determining the concentration on the Varian ICP atomic emission spectrometer |
Jim Gibbons analysing a range of elements in water used for dialysis |
Dr Andrew Duncan authorising results on the computer |
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Isobel Hogg preparing urine samples for mercury analysis |
....using the FIMS 100 Mercury Analyser |
Ewan MacDonald preparing plasma samples for selenium analysis by graphite furnace AAS |
... and discussing quality control results with his supervisor, Alan Kelly |
Dr David Lyon at his computer |
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Dr Dinesh Talwar in the vitamin laboratory |
Katrina Bradley preparing samples for vitamin A and E analysis |
..and preparing the column on the high performance liquid chromatograph |
..and discussing results with her supervisor, Cathie Williamson |
Ann Robin, a research student, investigating problems with selenium analysis by inductively-coupled plasma mass spectrometry |
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Karen Elliot analysing samples for copper and zinc |