Thromb Haemost 2000; 84(06): 1127-1128
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1614188
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Ristocetin Cofactor and Collagen Binding Activities Normalized to Antigen Levels for a Rapid Diagnosis of Type 2 von Willebrand Disease

Single Center Comparison of Four Different Assays
Augusto B. Federici
1   From Angelo Bianchi Bonomi Hemophilia Thrombosis Center, IRCCS Maggiore Hospital, University of Milan, Milano, Italy
,
Maria Teresa Canciani
1   From Angelo Bianchi Bonomi Hemophilia Thrombosis Center, IRCCS Maggiore Hospital, University of Milan, Milano, Italy
,
Ileana Forza
1   From Angelo Bianchi Bonomi Hemophilia Thrombosis Center, IRCCS Maggiore Hospital, University of Milan, Milano, Italy
,
Giovanna Cozzi
1   From Angelo Bianchi Bonomi Hemophilia Thrombosis Center, IRCCS Maggiore Hospital, University of Milan, Milano, Italy
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Received 13. Juni 2000

Accepted after revision 23. August 2000

Publikationsdatum:
13. Dezember 2017 (online)

 

 
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