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Figure 10. 500 using clinical specimens. Also presented in these figures, are the equations of the regression lines (y=mx +b) as well as the correlation coefficient (R), the number of points in the study (N), and the standard error of the estimate (Syx). The BUN test correlation data which are shown in Figure 8 indicate excellent correlation with the SMA 12/60 with slopes near and a correlation coefficient exceeding 0.99. The LDH data are shown in Figure 9 and similar conclusions can be drawn. Finally, the cholesterol correlation data are shown in Figure 10 and also indicate excellent performance versus the reference method. Correlations with reference methods are excellent and the C.V.'s obtained by means of these dry strips are comparable to other methodology currently considered acceptable by the medical community. Standard methods have also been compared against one another and the correlations curves were, in general, similar to those achieved with the strip tests. It is concluded, that this technology is highly promising. However, it mustbe emphasised that it is promising only if the systems are dry and self-contained. Since they offer no significant improvement in analytical capability , the dry systems' major advantages are convenience, simplicity and storageability. However, these are highly significant advantages and the authors are working to achieve a more complete battery of tests. In conclusion, this and related technology represent the imminent future of clinical chemical analyses. Manuscripts sh,oul.d be typed (double-spaced)on one side of the paper .only and with generous margins. The .title should be brief and informative avoiding the word "new" and its synonyms. The full list of authors with their affiliations and full address(es) should appear on the title page. On a separate sheet an abstract of no more than 150 words is required. This should succinctly describe the scope of the contribution and highlight significant findings or innovations. It should be written in a style which can easily be translated into French and German. should be used as the standard for spelling and grammar. Abbreviations should be limited to those generally recognised, or where a frequently occuring term is abbreviated it should, in the first instance, be explained thus "flow injection analysis (FIA) ..." and the abbreviation used thereafter. Abbreviations, for standard measures and units should follow SI recommendations. There are various publications giving guidance on the use of SI units. References should be indicated in the text by numerals …