Clinical Chemistry · 1961 · 87 citations · 0 references
Life SciencesBiochemistryPhysiologyAnalytical ChemistryMetabolismAcid-base AssessmentAcid-base BalanceAcid-base ChemistryPh AnalysisAccuracyAcid-base EquilibriumAcid-base PhysiologyAcid-base ReactionsCapillary Blood SamplingChemical EquilibrationPh MeasurementPh Measurement In Body Fluids
Abstract A technic of high accuracy for determining the acid-base values of blood is based on the equilibration principle. Exact measurement of blood pH allows calculation of all acid-base data. Capillary blood may be used for the determination.