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SARSTEDT AG & Co. - Tips and Techniques for Preanalytics
6 Jun 2016Blood collection procedures and conditions must be standardized to ensure correct laboratory results. This guide is intended to improve collection techniques to reduce preanalytical influences. In this document, tips and technique guidance is provided for urine collection and venous and capillary blood collection.
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