TABLE 1

Comparison of Iron and Zinc Content in 0.1 M HCl after Contact with Potential Sources of Contamination

Contamination sourceIron (ng/mL)Zinc (ng/mL)
Becton Dickinson needle84.33 ± 68.974.03 ± 0.68
B. Braun needle2.27 ± 2.094.56 ± 2.26
Contact septa66.23 ± 12.072887.13 ± 278.07
Gallium eluent without needle6.00 ± 1.414.83 ± 1.92