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Making lab tests faster and safer
Making lab tests faster and safer

Making lab tests faster and safer

Date7/13/1993
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Original Toronto Star caption: Making lab tests faster and safer: Laboratory assistant Rachel Enkin demonstrates the Beta-2 medical sample sorter designed and manufactured by MDS Health Group Ltd.'s new AutoLab Systems divisions. MDS is investing $10 million in the new division to develop automation and robotic systems. See story page C2.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0025622F
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