Chemiluminescence response in normal human phagocytes. I. Automated measurements using a standard liquid scintillation counter.

We present a fast, simple and highly accurate method for measuring Phagocyte Chemiluminescence by using a standard liquid scintillation counter with a simple modification. The method allows the measurement of multiple samples automatically, with standardized mixing and measurement times, at a constant temperature. This is achieved with a minimum of technician time as opposed to the single measurement facility of many of the available manual luminescence photometers. The modifications can be made to any standard liquid scintillation counter, are simple and inexpensive, can allow the handling of large numbers of samples in a short time and improve standardization.