The Survival Time of DF32P-labelled Erythrocytes in Adult Male Mink

The study indicated that intravenously administered DF³²P was a suitable label for mink erythrocytes. The mean survival time of erythrocytes of 29 adult male mink labelled with diisopropyl phosphorofluoridate³²P(DF³²P) was 92.2 ± 4.1 (SEM) days. Three colour types were tested: standard dark, pastel and sapphire. No significant difference in erythrocyte life span relating to colour type was apparent in these animals.