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. 1977 Feb;30(2):171–176. doi: 10.1136/jcp.30.2.171

Automation of the rapid plasma reagin test using the Autotape System.

J R Booth, P J Sequeira, W Wagstaff, I Hopkinson, D Gibbs, E Bennett
PMCID: PMC476345  PMID: 321479

Abstract

The paper describes the Autotape System, a new piece of apparatus which is automated slide testing equipment, and its successful application to the rapid plasma reagin test.

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