Different cut-off values for two D-dimer assays to exclude deep venous thrombosis in primary care

Ruud Oudega; Diane B. Toll; Ruben J. Bulten; Arno W. Hoes; Karel G. M. Moons

doi:10.1160/TH05-07-0474

Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Table of Contents

Thromb Haemost 2006; 95(04): 744-746
DOI: 10.1160/TH05-07-0474

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Different cut-off values for two D-dimer assays to exclude deep venous thrombosis in primary care

Authors

Ruud Oudega

¹Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands
Diane B. Toll

¹Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands
Ruben J. Bulten

¹Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands
Arno W. Hoes

¹Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands
Karel G. M. Moons

¹Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands

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