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Thromb Haemost 1995; 74(06): 1389-1397
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1649952
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Standards in Fibrinolysis – Current Status and Future Challenges

Patrick J Gaffney
The Division of Haematology, National Institute for Biological Standards and Control, South MImms, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, UK
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Received: 19 August 1995

Accepted after resubmission 25 August 1995

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10 July 2018 (online)

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