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Research Article

Modifications and Use of the Dipstick Test, Based on Urinary Delta-Aminolevulinic Acid (ALA), for the Detection of Lead Poisoning in Children

Joseph M. Kornfeld Laboratory Division Connecticut State, Department of Health, Hartford, Connecticut
,
William W. Ullmann Laboratory Division Connecticut State, Department of Health, Hartford, Connecticut
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Lester Hankin Biochemistry Department, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, Connecticut
Pages 7-16 | Published online: 25 Sep 2008

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