Comparison of Biomarkers in Blood and Saliva in Healthy Adults
Researchers measure biomarkers as a reflection of patient health status or intervention outcomes. While blood is generally regarded as the best body fluid for evaluation of systemic processes, substitution of saliva samples for blood would be less invasive and more convenient. The concentration of s...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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Series: | Nursing Research and Practice |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/246178 |