ISOTOPES IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF ANEMIA

Presents the use of four basic radioactive isotope-iodine 131, Chromium 51, Iron 59, and Cobalt 60 in the diagnosis of anemia. The virtue of these substances is the extremely small amounts necessary for the detection of emissions. Dr Crosby also discusses pros and cons of splenic scanning and its relationship to splenic involvement, and broad-range surface scanning. (Kinescope)