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FIGURE 4. How indicator dilution technique is used to measure blood volume. Known quantity of tracer is administered (A), time is allowed for complete mixing (B), and blood sample is drawn for counting (C). Typical nuclear tracers are ⁵¹Cr-labeled erythrocytes (RBCs) and ¹²⁵I-HSA.

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