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Thromb Haemost 2002; 88(01): 167-168
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1613176
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The Relationship Between Plasma Concentration of α2- Macroglobulin and AB0 Blood Group

James O’Donnell
1   Department of Haematology, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College, Hammersmith Hospital, London, UK
,
Frank E. Boulton
2   National Blood Service, Southampton, UK
,
Michael A. Laffan
1   Department of Haematology, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College, Hammersmith Hospital, London, UK
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Received 04 March 2002

Accepted 07 March 2002

Publication Date:
09 December 2017 (online)

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