The diagnosis of cystic fibrosis by sweat test: the establishment of age specific reference intervals

J. Massie, A. Mishra, R. Greaves (Melbourne, Australia)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Cystic fibrosis lung disease: what do we measure? What do we know?
Session: Cystic fibrosis lung disease: what do we measure? What do we know?
Session type: Electronic Poster Discussion
Number: 337
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases

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