HevyLite™ – A new method for detection of monoclonal immunoglobulins – editorial

Czech version

Authors: Jakub Radocha
Authors‘ workplace: IV. interní hematologická klinika LF UK a FN Hradec Králové, přednosta doc. MUDr. Pavel Žák, Ph. D.
Published in: Vnitř Lék 2015; 61(1): 13-14
Category: Editorials

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