Occupational formalin exposure from biopsy jars can be minimized by a modified collection procedure.

J Am Acad Dermatol

Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS. Electronic address:

Published: January 2025

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