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An Evaluation of Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy for Detecting Organic Solvents in Expired Breath

Michael G. Yost Department of Environmental Health, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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Martin A. Rose Department of Environmental Health, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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Michael S. Morgan Department of Environmental Health, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
Pages 160-169 | Published online: 30 Nov 2010

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