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Urology

Urinary lithogenesis risk tests: Comparison of a commercial kit and a laboratory prototype test

Félix GrasesLaboratory of Renal Lithiasis Research, University Institute of Health Sciences Research (IUNICS), University of Balearic Islands, Palma de Mallorca, SpainCorrespondence[email protected]
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Antonia Costa-BauzáLaboratory of Renal Lithiasis Research, University Institute of Health Sciences Research (IUNICS), University of Balearic Islands, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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Rafel M. PrietoLaboratory of Renal Lithiasis Research, University Institute of Health Sciences Research (IUNICS), University of Balearic Islands, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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Miguel Arrabal Hospital Clínico San Cecilio, Granada, Spain
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Tomás De Haro Hospital Clínico San Cecilio, Granada, Spain
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Juan A. Lancina Hospital Juan Canalejo, La Coruña, Spain
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Carmen Barbuzano Hospital Juan Canalejo, La Coruña, Spain
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Sergi Colom Hospital de Bellvitge, Barcelona, Spain
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Joaquín Riera Hospital de Bellvitge, Barcelona, Spain
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Joan PerellóLaboratory of Renal Lithiasis Research, University Institute of Health Sciences Research (IUNICS), University of Balearic Islands, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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Bernat IsernLaboratory of Renal Lithiasis Research, University Institute of Health Sciences Research (IUNICS), University of Balearic Islands, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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Pilar SanchisLaboratory of Renal Lithiasis Research, University Institute of Health Sciences Research (IUNICS), University of Balearic Islands, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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Antonio Conte Urology Service, Policlinica Miramar, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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Fernando Barragan Laboratory of Clinical Analysis, Hospital Mutua de Terrasa, Barcelona, Spain
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Isabel GomilaLaboratory of Renal Lithiasis Research, University Institute of Health Sciences Research (IUNICS), University of Balearic Islands, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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Pages 312-318 | Received 10 Dec 2010, Accepted 05 Apr 2011, Published online: 20 Jun 2011

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