An Algorithm for Waiting Times between Imaging Studies with Contrast Media and Prevention of Interference in Clinical Laboratory Tests

Francisco Freitas

doi:10.20344/amp.21296

An Algorithm for Waiting Times between Imaging Studies with Contrast Media and Prevention of Interference in Clinical Laboratory Tests

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Francisco Freitas Microbiology Laboratory. Department Clinical Pathology. Viseu Dão-Lafões Local Health Unit. Viseu. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3485-5678

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https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.21296

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Algorithms, Clinical Laboratory Techniques/methods, Contrast Media/standards, Practice Guidelines

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2024-05-02

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Freitas F. An Algorithm for Waiting Times between Imaging Studies with Contrast Media and Prevention of Interference in Clinical Laboratory Tests. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 2024 May 2 [cited 2024 Dec. 31];37(5):407-8. Available from: https://actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/21296

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Vol. 37 No. 5 (2024): May

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