Harmonisation of growth hormone assays in Australasia

Clinical Biochemist Reviews

Volumn 33, Issue 3, 2012, Pages 101-102

  Davidson, James ^a  

^a AUCKLAND CITY HOSPITAL   (New Zealand)

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EID: 84872420495     PISSN: 01598090     EISSN: 18380212     Source Type: Journal    
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