Precise the measurement of uranium concentration in human blood is quite important in assessment of occupational and public exposure to uranium. In the present work, the fission track technique was used to determine uranium in blood of Kidneys Failure Patients in Al- Muthanna Governorate. The uranium concentration values in blood samples of Kidneys Failure Patients ranged between 0.119 p.p.m to 0.31 p.p.m, while Healthy group results were ranged 0.117 p.p.m to 0.199 p.p.m. Some parameters used to explain the results of uranium concentration. Results showed that the concentration of uranium in the blood increases in kidney failure patients.

Topics
Chemical elements, Educational assessment, Organs
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