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Thromb Haemost 2001; 86(06): 1589-1590
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1616773
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Collection and Transport of Samples for Laboratory Testing in von Willebrand’s Disease (VWD): Time for a Reappraisal?

Emmanuel J. Favaloro
Department of Haematology, Institue of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research (ICPMR), Westmead Hospital, WSAHS, Westmead, NSW, Australia
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Sukesh C. Nair
Department of Haematology, Institue of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research (ICPMR), Westmead Hospital, WSAHS, Westmead, NSW, Australia
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Cecily J. Forsyth
Department of Haematology, Institue of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research (ICPMR), Westmead Hospital, WSAHS, Westmead, NSW, Australia
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Received 11 June 2001

Accepted 09 August 2001

Publication Date:
12 December 2017 (online)

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