Stability of coagulation assays performed in plasma from citrated whole blood transported at ambient temperature: Only a part of the story

Emmanuel J. Favaloro

doi:10.1160/TH08-02-0090

Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Table of Contents

Thromb Haemost 2008; 99(06): 1122-1123
DOI: 10.1160/TH08-02-0090

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Stability of coagulation assays performed in plasma from citrated whole blood transported at ambient temperature: Only a part of the story

Emmanuel J. Favaloro

¹Department of Haematology, Institute of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research (ICPMR), Westmead Hospital, New South Wales, Australia

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