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Research Article

The Sensitivity of Lavage Analysis by Light and Analytical Electron Microscopy in Correlating the Types of Asbestos from a Known Exposure Setting

Ronald F. Dodson University of Texas Health Center at Tyler, Tyler, Texas, USA
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Michael O'Sullivan University of Texas Health Center at Tyler, Tyler, Texas, USA
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Dwaina Brooks University of Texas Health Center at Tyler, Tyler, Texas, USA
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Jeffrey L. Levin University of Texas Health Center at Tyler, Tyler, Texas, USA
Pages 461-471 | Published online: 01 Oct 2008

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