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RBC COUNTS IN X-RAY WORKERS

Journal Article · · Tokyo Ikadaigaku Zasshi
OSTI ID:4010194
>The RBC counts of 248 x-ray workers were determined 2-4 times each, in March, 1958. Since a rather wide fluctuation was found in the majority, it is recommended that determinations of RBC counts in x-ray workers be made at least twice in each testing period. The count was over 451 x 10/sup 4/ in 61%, 401-450 x 10/sup 4/ in 32.6%, and lower than 400 x 10/sup 4/ in 6.4% (average 474 x 10/ sup 4/). The difference between maximum and minimum values in repeated tests was less than 50 x 10/sup 4/ in 67.3%, 51-100 x 10/sup 4/ in 18%, and over 100 x 10/ sup 4/ in 11%. Only in 3.6% did the count not vary. (Abstr. Japan Med., 1: No. 9, 1961)
Research Organization:
First Tokyo National Hospital
NSA Number:
NSA-15-025907
OSTI ID:
4010194
Journal Information:
Tokyo Ikadaigaku Zasshi, Journal Name: Tokyo Ikadaigaku Zasshi Vol. Vol: 17
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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