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n. - A mature blood cell that contains hemoglobin to carry oxygen to the bodily tissues.

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  • Increased lithium erythrocyte to plasma ratio in manic depressive illness.
  • All erythrocyte TPMT levels were determined at the MAYO Medical Laboratories.
  • Measure out into a sterile test-tube (or flask) five c.c. of erythrocyte solution.
  • Allow the erythrocyte and hæmolysin to remain in contact for fifteen minutes at room temperature.
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