Comparative Evaluation of a Platelet Serotonin Assay Utilizing Ortho-Phthaldialdehyde for Fluorophore Production

Thromb Haemost 1975; 33(01): 130-131
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1647825

Letter to the Editor

Schattauer GmbH

Authors

Jonathan L Costa

¹Laboratory of Clinical Science Section on Clinical Neuropharmacology NIMH Bethesda, Md. 20014
J. Steven Richardson

¹Laboratory of Clinical Science Section on Clinical Neuropharmacology NIMH Bethesda, Md. 20014
Dennis L Murphy

¹Laboratory of Clinical Science Section on Clinical Neuropharmacology NIMH Bethesda, Md. 20014

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