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Genotyping and phenotyping of platelet function disorders.
Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis : JTH - 1 Jun 2013
Watson S P, Lowe G C, Lordkipanidzé M, Morgan N V
Abstract excerpt
The majority of patients with platelet function disorders (PFDs) have normal platelet counts and mild day-to-day bleeding symptoms, but are at risk of major hemorrhage at times of trauma, surgery, or childbirth. This group is challenging to investigate, because the assays are often time-intensive and labour-intensive, and interpretation is difficult, especially in patients with mild disorders. In addition,...
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