| Abstract: | Abstract The Beckman Electrolyte 2 Analyzer (E2A) has been studied for its response to sodium and potassium content in various laboratory prepared pH-adjusted mixtures of metal chlorides in the absence and presence of albumin and α-, β-and γ -globulins. These mixtures also included MITS, a Mock Ionic Test Serm, containing sodium chloride (15OmM), potassium chloride (4mM), calcium chloride (1mM) and magnesium chloride (1mM). Results for sodium and potassium are often low for these non-clinical standards. Responses have also been studied for patient blood serum and urine samples. Some comparisons have been made with data obtained by flame photometry. The blood serum data obtained with the Electrolyte 2 Analyzer are statistically compared with those obtained by flame photometry. |
