Potency assessment of the new generation of coagulation factor concentrates – time for a new paradigm?

Albert Farrugia

doi:10.1055/s-0037-1613421

Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Table of Contents

Thromb Haemost 2003; 90(06): 968-970
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1613421

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Potency assessment of the new generation of coagulation factor concentrates – time for a new paradigm?

Albert Farrugia

¹Blood and Tissues Unit, Office of Devices, Blood and Tissues, Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration, Australia

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