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*Información de Contacto:
Dr. José Carlos Tutor.
Laboratorio Central, Hospital Clínico Universitario.
Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria (IDIS).
15786. Santiago de Compostela.
e-mail: josecarlostutor@redfarma.org

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