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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Potential preanalytical errors in whole-blood analysis: Effect of syringe sample volume on blood gas, electrolyte and lactate values

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Pages 585-591 | Received 22 Aug 2008, Accepted 04 Mar 2009, Published online: 09 Sep 2009

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