Sample Handling’s Effects on Plasma CO2 Levels (AAEP 2012)
Erica Larson
April 4, 2013
Researchers evaluated sample handling and storage time’s effects on CO2 concentrations in horse blood plasma.
Researchers evaluated sample handling and storage time’s effects on CO2 concentrations in horse blood plasma.
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