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Bio-chemical Examinations
366. The biochemical branch of the laboratory has been reorganised and the scope of the examinations largely increased, consequent on the appointment of Mr. P. H. Symons, who has many years experience of this work.
Table LII.
Blood for blood urea nitrogen 116 samples. " sugar 92 " urea nitrogen and sugar 6 " sodium chloride 1 Calculi 14 Faeces ?? Human milk 3 Urine 30 Gastric contents 2 Bile 1 91 23 1Materials from Government Departments for testing.
367. In order to determine the price to be paid to the contractors, routine tests were carried out of all consignments of coal supplied to Government. Apart from this work, very little testing of Government stores was undertaken by the laboratory.
368. Fumigation of books by means of hydrocyanic acid gas was again carried out in several Government buildings.
369. Routine examinations of ghee and atta supplied to the Police Department were continued, and have acted as a useful safeguard against possible adulteration.
370. Work was carried out in connection with the feeding of children at the Violet Peel Health Centre and analyses were made of soya beans, soya bean milk and various allied products used for infant feeding.
Semi-official and Unofficial Works.
371. Semi-official work—i.e., work for the Naval, Military, and Air Force Authorities.
Unofficial work—i.e., work for local firms, etc.
M 72
Bio-chemical Examinations
366. The biochemical branch of the laboratory has been reorganised and the scope of the examinations largely increased, consequent on the appointment of Mr. P. H. Symons, who has many years experience of this work.
Table LII.
Blood for blood urea nitrogen
116 samples.
"}
sugar
92
21
J
,
""
urea nitrogen and sugar
6
"
sodium chloride
J
J1
Calculi
1
14
""
??
Faeces
Human milk
Urine
Gastric contents
Bile
18
>>
3
27
30
2
91
23
1
Materials from Government Departments for testing.
367. In order to determine the price to be paid to the contractors, routine tests were carried out of all consignments of coal supplied to Government. Apart from this work, very little testing of Government stores was undertaken by the laboratory.
368. Fumigation of books by means of hydrocyanic acid gas was again carried out in several Government buildings.
369. Routine examinations of ghee and atta supplied to the Police Depart- ment were continued, and have acted as a useful safeguard against possible adulteration.
370. Work was carried out in connection with the feeding of children at the Violet Peel Health Centre and analyses were made of soya beans, soya bean milk and various allied products used for infant feeding.
Semi-official and Unofficial Works.
371. Semi-official work-i.e., work for the Naval, Military, and Air Force Authorities.
Unofficial work-i.e., work for local firms, etc.
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