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Subject: Boric acid as a preservative
Date: 22 Feb 1995 15:54:35 GMT
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Does anyone out there know if using orthoboric acid 1tsp / 1-2 litres as a
preservative for 25 hr urine samples is likely to cause problems when 
assaying microalbuminuria. Any help comments, references appreciated.

Lisa
Dept Public Health, University of Manchester, UK

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