ASTM C1476-00 - 10.6.2000
 
1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the concentration of technetium-99 in urine using inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). This test method can be used to support uranium enrichment and reclamation facility bioassay programs.

1.2 The minimum detectable concentration for this test method, using a quadrupole ICP-MS, is approximately 1.0 ng/L (0.62 Bq/L).

 
2. Referenced Documents

C1009-21

Standard Guide for Establishing and Maintaining a Quality Assurance Program for Analytical Laboratories Within the Nuclear Industry

C1068-21

Standard Guide for Qualification of Measurement Methods by a Laboratory Within the Nuclear Industry

C1128-23

Standard Guide for Preparation of Working Reference Materials for Use in Analysis of Nuclear Fuel Cycle Materials

C1156-26

Standard Guide for Establishing Calibration for a Measurement Method Used to Analyze Nuclear Fuel Cycle Materials

C1210-21

Standard Guide for Establishing a Measurement System Quality Control Program for Analytical Chemistry Laboratories Within Nuclear Industry

C1297-18

Standard Guide for Qualification of Laboratory Analysts for the Analysis of Nuclear Fuel Cycle Materials

D1193-24

Standard Specification for Reagent Water

HPS N13.30

Performance Criteria for Radiobioassay