Capillary whole blood selenium determination in assessing selenium status of children
Van Dael, P.; Deschuytere, A.; Robberecht, H.; Van Caillie-Bertrand, M.; Lamand, M.; Deelstra, H.
Journal of Trace Elements and Electrolytes in Health and Disease 8(3-4): 225-228
1994
ISSN/ISBN: 0931-2838 PMID: 7599518 Document Number: 430389
Selenium levels in venous and capillary whole blood of children were assessed by direct graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry. Selenium data obtained for both blood samples did not differ statistically (p > 0.05). Capillary blood may therefore be used as an alternative to venous blood, which is more difficult to obtain from children. Whole-blood selenium data for children in the Antwerp region (Belgium) were compared with literature data for children from other countries.