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Research Article

Validation of reportable indices of haematology, liver and renal function in pregnancy for the Middle Eastern population

O. Al-KuranDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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L. Al-MehaisenDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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S. BeitawiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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Z. O. AmarinDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, JordanCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 639-642 | Published online: 04 Sep 2012

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