Publication Abstract

Organic phase immunosensors

S.J. Setford, S. Kroger and A.P.F. Turner

Many analytical methods involving non-polar analytes require solvent extraction prior to measurement. The analysis procedure is greatly simplified if the method is able to junction effectively in the more non-polar solvent extract. this consideration, coupled with the increasing need for simple, specific and rapid diagnostic and screening tools, has focused interest in the development of organic-phase immunosensors.

In the course of developing a portable gamma spectrometry system, primarily for use following an emergency, spectra were measured in July-August 1996 at a number of locations in the environment near nuclear establishments in the UK. Examples of these spectra are presented in this paper to illustrate the range of observations and the utility of the portable Ge system. Spectra are analysed in terms of radionuclide contributions and gamma air kerma rates. Particular features are highlighted.

Reference:

S.J. Setford, S. Kroger and A.P.F. Turner, 1999. Organic phase immunosensors. Analusis, 27(7): 600-609.