First phase of a quality assurance audit of respiratory function laboratories within Scotland

R. Carter, C. Downie, J. Lennie, B. Oatway, J. Leys, A. Stevenson (Glasgow, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Landmark developments in lung function testing: 2006
Session: Landmark developments in lung function testing: 2006
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 983
Disease area: Airway diseases

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