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Thromb Haemost 2007; 98(03): 693-694
DOI: 10.1160/TH06-11-0661
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Activated protein C resistance test using factor VIII-deficient plasma: A new approach to the venous thrombotic risk?

Elisabeth André
1   Haematology Laboratory, University Hospital of Nancy, V andoeuvre les Nancy, France
,
Marie Hacquard
1   Haematology Laboratory, University Hospital of Nancy, V andoeuvre les Nancy, France
2   INSERM U734,V andoeuvre les Nancy, France
,
Yveline Alnot
1   Haematology Laboratory, University Hospital of Nancy, V andoeuvre les Nancy, France
,
Emmanuel de Maistre
1   Haematology Laboratory, University Hospital of Nancy, V andoeuvre les Nancy, France
,
Thomas Lecompte
1   Haematology Laboratory, University Hospital of Nancy, V andoeuvre les Nancy, France
2   INSERM U734,V andoeuvre les Nancy, France
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Received 23 November 2006

Accepted after resubmission 13 June 2007

Publication Date:
28 November 2017 (online)

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