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Thromb Haemost 2007; 98(03): 691-692
DOI: 10.1160/TH07-04-0314
Letters to the Editor
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Protein C deficiency screening using a thrombin generation assay – An upgrade

Alex Gatt
1   Sheffield Haemophilia and Thrombosis Centre, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK
,
Joost J. van Veen
1   Sheffield Haemophilia and Thrombosis Centre, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK
,
Peter Cooper
1   Sheffield Haemophilia and Thrombosis Centre, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK
,
Steve Kitchen
1   Sheffield Haemophilia and Thrombosis Centre, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK
,
Michael Makris
1   Sheffield Haemophilia and Thrombosis Centre, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK
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Received 28 April 2007

Accepted 15 May 2007

Publication Date:
28 November 2017 (online)

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