The Streptokinase Reactivity Test. I. Standardization

Summary

1. An attempt was made to standardize a method which determines the reactivity of a given blood sample with streptokinase (SKRT).

2. The nature of the thrombin and streptokinase used can greatly influence the test.

3. The 20 minutes value is less influenced by a number of parameters than other points on the streptokinase versus lysis time plot.

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