Alkaline phosphatase in the differentiation of pleural effusions

G. Polat, G. Karadeniz, M. Buyuksirin, G. Tibet (Izmir, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Pleural effusions
Session: Pleural effusions
Session type: Electronic Poster Discussion
Number: 3405

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G. Polat, G. Karadeniz, M. Buyuksirin, G. Tibet (Izmir, Turkey). Alkaline phosphatase in the differentiation of pleural effusions. Eur Respir J 2006; 28: Suppl. 50, 3405

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