Thromb Haemost 2002; 87(05): 921-922
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1613105
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Between-centre Agreement in Homocysteine Assays: Experience from the UK NEQAS Proficiency Testing Scheme

I. Jennings
1   UK NEQAS (Blood Coagulation), Rutledge Mews, Sheffield, UK
,
S. Kitchen
1   UK NEQAS (Blood Coagulation), Rutledge Mews, Sheffield, UK
,
J. Smith
2   Sheffield Haemophilia and Thrombosis Centre, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK
,
T. A. L. Woods
1   UK NEQAS (Blood Coagulation), Rutledge Mews, Sheffield, UK
,
F. E. Preston
1   UK NEQAS (Blood Coagulation), Rutledge Mews, Sheffield, UK
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Received 08. Oktober 2001

Accepted after revision 11. Februar 2002

Publikationsdatum:
11. Dezember 2017 (online)

 

 
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