SG10201708298RA - Imaging cartridge, pipette, and method of use for direct sputum smear microscopy - Google Patents

Imaging cartridge, pipette, and method of use for direct sputum smear microscopy

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SG10201708298RA
SG10201708298RA SG10201708298RA SG10201708298RA SG10201708298RA SG 10201708298R A SG10201708298R A SG 10201708298RA SG 10201708298R A SG10201708298R A SG 10201708298RA SG 10201708298R A SG10201708298R A SG 10201708298RA SG 10201708298R A SG10201708298R A SG 10201708298RA
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pipette
imaging cartridge
sputum smear
smear microscopy
direct
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SG10201708298RA
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Alexander Lastovich
Anita Quinn
Pauline Elizabeth Bell
James Lee Schram
Rex Young Nielson
Jason Paul Hayes
Matthew James Springer
Lincoln Belcourt
Matthew Daniel Solomon
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Becton Dickinson Co
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