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Thrombin generation assay using factor IXa as a trigger to quantify accurately factor VIII levels in haemophilia A.
Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis : JTH - 1 Aug 2011
Ninivaggi M, Dargaud Y, van Oerle R, de Laat B, Hemker H C, Lindhout T
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The available methods for measuring factor VIII (FVIII) activity suffer reportedly from lack of sensitivity and precision in the < 1 IU dL(-1) range. This precludes correlation of clinical phenotype with FVIII levels. OBJECTIVES: To study a possible association between clinical phenotype in patients with FVIII levels < 1 IU dL(-1). METHODS/RESULTS: The FIXa-driven FVIII assay (FVIII-CAT) has a...
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