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J Clin Pathol. 1964 November; 17(6): 644–648.
PMCID: PMC480847
An automated method for serum magnesium estimation
D. N. Whitmore and D. I. K. Evans
Department of Clinical Pathology, Guy's Hospital, London
Abstract
An automated method for magnesium determination in serum is described using conventional AutoAnalyser equipment. The method gives results comparable with those obtained by the flame photometer. The method may prove particularly useful with subnormal serum magnesium levels.
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