Annals of Diagnostic Pathology
Volume 11, Issue 5 , Pages 334-339 , October 2007

Histology safety: now and then

  • René J. Buesa, BSc, HTL (ASCP) (Histology Supervisor/Manager, Retired)

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationMiramar, FL 33029-5926.

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PII: S1092-9134(07)00099-8

doi: 10.1016/j.anndiagpath.2007.06.005

Annals of Diagnostic Pathology
Volume 11, Issue 5 , Pages 334-339 , October 2007