Abstract: Stable isotope labeling and neutron activation to measure biological functions are provided, as are the use and method of adding a chemical monitor to correct for neutron flux to sample vials prior to the addition of sample is presented, and the use of stable isotopes as a chemical bar code for vials and other items. Methods are provided also for measuring glomerular filtration rate and glomerular sieving function in a subject, and for measuring other physiological functions.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 30, 2002
Date of Patent:
May 23, 2006
Assignee:
BioPhysics Assay Laboratory, Inc.
Inventors:
Ernest V. Groman, Christopher P. Reinhardt