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Improved distinction of factor V wild-type and factor V Leiden using a novel prothrombin-based activated protein C resistance assay.
American journal of clinical pathology - 1 Dec 2004
Wilmer Marianne, Stocker Christoph, Bühler Bea, Conell Brigitte, Calatzis Andreas
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A new prothrombin-based activated protein C resistance (APC-R) test is described. In this method, the patient sample is prediluted in a plasma depleted of factor V (FV). A reagent containing APC and a specific activator of FV is added. After an incubation period, clotting is initiated by the addi...
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