Thromb Haemost 2003; 90(02): 163-164
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1613487
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PARKAA paves the way

Wolfgang Korte
1   Institute for Clinical Chemistry and Haematology, Kantonsspital St. Gallen, Switzerland
,
Jeanette Greiner
2   Childrens Hospital of Eastern Switzerland, St. Gallen, Switzerland
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Publication History

Publication Date:
09 December 2017 (online)

 

 
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