Study type: Medical/biological study (experimental study)

Magnetic field influence on electrical properties of human blood measured by impedance spectroscopy med./bio.

Published in: Bioelectromagnetics 2005; 26 (7): 564-570

Aim of study (acc. to author)

The impedance spectroscopy technique was used for studying the effect of a 0.5 Tesla magnetic field on the electrical properties of human blood. The aim of the study was to demonstrate the feasibility of using a physical measurement provided by impedance spectroscopy technique for hematology research, in particular to get information on how magnetic field influences the human blood.

Background/further details

Impedance spectroscopy technique has been commonly used to determine the electrical characteristics of a wide range of materials. The principle of this technique is based on the frequency response of the material when a harmonic voltage is applied.

Endpoint

Exposure

Exposure Parameters
Exposure 1:
Exposure duration: 1 min
Exposure 2:
Exposure duration: 15 min

Exposure 1

Main characteristics
Frequency
Type
Exposure duration 1 min
Exposure setup
Exposure source
Setup The magnets were placed under a vacutainer containing 5 ml test sample.
Parameters
Measurand Value Type Method Mass Remarks
magnetic flux density 500 mT - measured - -

Exposure 2

Main characteristics
Frequency
Type
Exposure duration 15 min
Exposure setup
Exposure source
Parameters
Measurand Value Type Method Mass Remarks
magnetic flux density 500 mT - measured - -

Exposed system:

Methods Endpoint/measurement parameters/methodology

Investigated system:
Time of investigation:
  • before exposure
  • during exposure
  • after exposure

Main outcome of study (acc. to author)

The data analysis showed a statistically significant increase of the values of resistance and capacitance of the blood exposed to magnetic field, by approximately 10.4% and 1.9%, respectively.

Study character:

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