CA2463307C - Vial system and method for processing liquid-based specimens - Google Patents

Vial system and method for processing liquid-based specimens Download PDF

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CA2463307C
CA2463307C CA002463307A CA2463307A CA2463307C CA 2463307 C CA2463307 C CA 2463307C CA 002463307 A CA002463307 A CA 002463307A CA 2463307 A CA2463307 A CA 2463307A CA 2463307 C CA2463307 C CA 2463307C
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Norman J. Pressman
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US10/122,151 2002-04-15
US60/372,080 2002-04-15
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