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Scandinavian Journal of Clinical and Laboratory Investigation Volume 81, 2021 - Issue 3
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Plasma or serum, which is the better choice for the measurement of metanephrines?

Songlin Yua Department of Clinical Laboratory, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College & Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, ChinaView further author information
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Danchen Wanga Department of Clinical Laboratory, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College & Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, ChinaView further author information
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Jialei Yua Department of Clinical Laboratory, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College & Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, ChinaView further author information
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Yicong Yina Department of Clinical Laboratory, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College & Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, ChinaView further author information
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Shaowei Xiea Department of Clinical Laboratory, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College & Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, ChinaView further author information
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Qian Chenga Department of Clinical Laboratory, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College & Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, ChinaView further author information
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Xi Wangb Department of Endocrinology, Peking Union Medical College & Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, ChinaView further author information
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Wei Liub Department of Endocrinology, Peking Union Medical College & Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, ChinaView further author information
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Ling Qiua Department of Clinical Laboratory, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College & Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, ChinaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Xinqi Chenga Department of Clinical Laboratory, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College & Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, ChinaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 250-253 | Received 18 Oct 2020, Accepted 13 Mar 2021, Published online: 31 Mar 2021

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