Passive measurement of isotopes to monitor health

Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing – Condition responsive control

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436 56, 436 57, G01N 3508

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ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus are disclosed for determining the presence of a catabolic state in an organism (or collection of organisms) by measuring changes in isotopic ratios in biological materials obtained from them. Preferably, .sup.13 C/.sup.12 C ratios are monitored for isotopically unenriched animals, such as by testing changes in the ratio in blood or breath.

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