Neutron Dosimetry for Biology and Medicine: ICRU Report 26
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INT . J . RADIAT . BIOL ., 1978, VOL . 33, NO . 1, 103-104 Book Reviews Techniques of Sample Preparation for Liquid Scintillation Counting . By BRIAN W . Fox . (Series : Laboratory Techniques in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, edited by T . S . Work and E . Work.) (North-Holland, 1976 .) [Pp . 333, Illus .] Price $18 . 75 . THIS book forms a most readable and useful coverage of the practical use of liquid scintillation counting, which will be of great value to both experienced users and beginners . Whilst not neglecting wider usage, the book gives most weight to biomedical applications, and Dr . Fox's expected thoroughness and practical approach will save new users many hours of wading through the mass of literature, which presents hundreds of variations in scintillation cocktails, absorbents and solubilizers, often with no scientific basis . After a well-presented introduction to the general principles of liquid scintillation spectrometry and counting systems, the book progresses through the detailed problems of the preparation of diverse samples from animal tissues to chromatographic supports and botanical samples . The detailed contents listing, with chapter sub-headings, and a thorough index are