TY - JOUR T1 - Determination of inorganic fiber density in human lung tissue by scanning electron microscopy after low temperature ashing. JO - Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health PY - 1979/6VL - 5 IS - 2 SP - 151 EP - 157 AU - , AU - Ophus, Egil M AU - Mowé, Gunnar M3 - doi: 10.5271/sjweh.2657 UR - https://www.sjweh.fi/show_abstract.php?abstract_id=2657 KW - asbestos KW - ashing KW - human lung tissue KW - inorganic fiber density KW - low temperature ashing KW - lung tissue KW - scanning electron microscopy N2 -

The concentration of asbestos fibers in lung tissue may give information about previous occupational asbestos exposure. A procedure for the preparation, quantification and identification of asbestos fibers in human tissue is presented in this report. The procedure is based on low-temperature plasma ashing of dry tissue, examination of the ash by scanning electron microscopy, and energy dispersive X-ray microanalysis. The advantages and disadvantages of this method are also discussed briefly.

SN - 0355-3140 ER -