Multivariate optimization of a method for antimony determination by hydride generation atomic fluorescence spectrometry in hair samples of patients undergoing chemotherapy against Leishmaniasis

ABSTRACT A method was developed for determination of total antimony in hair samples from patients undergoing chemotherapy against Leishmaniasis based on the administration of pentavalent antimonial drugs. The method is based on microwave assisted digestion of the samples in a pressurized system, red...

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Main Authors: MANUELLE C. CARDOZO, DANNUZA D. CAVALCANTE, DANIEL L.F. SILVA, WALTER N.L. DOS SANTOS, MARCOS A. BEZERRA
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academia Brasileira de Ciências 2016-01-01
Series:Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0001-37652016005013105&lng=en&tlng=en