Chemistry, Clinical
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The specialty of analytical chemistry applied to assays of physiologically important substances found in blood, urine, tissues, and other biological fluids for the purpose of aiding the physician in making a diagnosis or following therapy. |
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SPEC: TN 37; SPEC qualif; do not use as NIM coord; DF: CLIN CHEM |
Chemistry, Clinical Definitions and Terms
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