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Medical - Medical (general) | | Dutch term or phrase: bu | Hi all,
I found this abbreviation on a laboratory result. The full context is as follow: xx-xx-xx (datum); ter consult ontvangen van xxx ziekenhuis, inzending, 16 coupes//bu
Thank you for any suggestions.
Regards,
Vicksy |
| | | buisjes = (test) tubes | Explanation:
A coupe is a partitioned sample, that can be put in a glass dish or test tube. "bu" is an abbreviation for "buisjes", I think. |
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  Max Nuijens, MSc
Belarus
Local time: 06:29
| Grading comment Thanks Max, it does make sense with the whole context :)
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30 mins confidence:   buisjes = (test) tubes
Explanation:
A coupe is a partitioned sample, that can be put in a glass dish or test tube. "bu" is an abbreviation for "buisjes", I think.
| | | Grading comment | Thanks Max, it does make sense with the whole context :) |
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