A laboratorian's experience of implementing multiple point-of-care testing in HIV antiretroviral treatment clinics in South Africa
Scott, L.
South African Medical Journal 103(12): 883-884
2013
ISSN/ISBN: 0256-9574 PMID: 24490208 DOI: 10.7196/samj.7167Document Number: 579504
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