CA2191776A1 - Automated tissue assay using standardized chemicals and packages - Google Patents

Automated tissue assay using standardized chemicals and packages

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CA2191776A1
CA2191776A1 CA002191776A CA2191776A CA2191776A1 CA 2191776 A1 CA2191776 A1 CA 2191776A1 CA 002191776 A CA002191776 A CA 002191776A CA 2191776 A CA2191776 A CA 2191776A CA 2191776 A1 CA2191776 A1 CA 2191776A1
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Steven A. Bernstein
Page A. Erickson
Stephen Barker
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Biotek Solutions Inc
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CA002191776A 1994-05-31 1995-05-17 Automated tissue assay using standardized chemicals and packages Abandoned CA2191776A1 (en)

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US08/252,282 US5696887A (en) 1991-08-05 1994-05-31 Automated tissue assay using standardized chemicals and packages

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EP (1) EP0804730A1 (https=)
JP (1) JPH10504892A (https=)
AU (1) AU2638995A (https=)
CA (1) CA2191776A1 (https=)
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