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Thromb Haemost 1999; 82(01): 153-154
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1614649
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Different Sensitivities of Various Thromboplastins to Two Blood Collection Systems for Monitoring Oral Anticoagulant Therapy

A. M. H. P. van den Besselaar
1   From the Hemostasis and Thrombosis Research Center, The Netherlands
,
R. M. Bertina
1   From the Hemostasis and Thrombosis Research Center, The Netherlands
,
F. J. M. van der Meer
1   From the Hemostasis and Thrombosis Research Center, The Netherlands
,
J. den Hartigh
2   Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Toxicology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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Received 21 January 1999

Accepted 23 March 1999

Publication Date:
11 December 2017 (online)

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