摘要 |
<p>The invention provides a method of assaying for alcohol consumption, said method comprising: obtaining a first transferrin containing liquid sample of or derived from a body fluid and containing tetra- and penta-sialo transferrins; obtaining from said first sample a second transferrin containing liquid sample, said second sample being substantially free from tetra- and pentasialo transferrin and having a transferrin content of at least 1mg/L; and turbidimetrically or nephelometrically assessing the transferrin content of said second sample.</p> |