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Coagulation tests in differential diagnosis

M Sahud1

  • 1Coagulation Center, Blood Research Institute and Summit Medical Center, Oakland, CA 94609, USA.

Bleeding disorders pose a special problem for the practising physician haematologist or laboratory coagulation specialist. Great concern is placed on specimen integrity, either during handling or in storage. Heparin contamination, activated specimens and factor VIII lability are common issues.

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