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Scandinavian Journal of Clinical and Laboratory Investigation Volume 55, 1995 - Issue sup222
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Original Article

Effect of platelet count on serum and plasma potassium: evaluation using database information from two hospitals

K Mäkelä Department of Clinical Chemistry, University of Turku, TurkuCorrespondence[email protected]
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V. Kairisto Department of Clinical Chemistry, University of Turku, Turku; Central Laboratory, Turku University Central Hospital, Turku, Finland
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O. Peltola Central Laboratory, Turku University Central Hospital, Turku, Finland
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T. Hollmén Laboratory Department, Satakunta Central Hospital, Pori
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A. Virtanen Department of Clinical Chemistry, University of Turku, Turku
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K. Pulkki Department of Clinical Chemistry, University of Turku, Turku; Central Laboratory, Turku University Central Hospital, Turku, Finland
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V. Näntö Department of Clinical Chemistry, University of Turku, Turku; Central Laboratory, Turku University Central Hospital, Turku, Finland
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Pages 95-100 | Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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