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Research Article

State-wide hospital clinical laboratory plan for measuring cholinesterase activity for individuals suspected of exposure to nerve agent chemical weapons

, Ph.D., , MT (ASCP), , Ph.D., , M.D., , Ph.D., , M.D., , M.D., , M.D., , M.D., , Ph.D., , Ph.D., , MT (ASCP) & , Ph.D. show all
Pages 110-116 | Received 05 Feb 2006, Accepted 20 Mar 2006, Published online: 20 Jan 2009

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