Thromb Haemost 2009; 101(03): 419-421
DOI: 10.1160/TH08-12-0790
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Precision and accuracy of CoaguChek S and XS monitors: The need for external quality assessment

Leon Poller
European Action on Anticoagulation (EAA), Central Facility, The University of Manchester, Faculty of Life Sciences, Manchester, UK
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Received: 04. Dezember 2008

Accepted: 04. Februar 2008

Publikationsdatum:
15. Dezember 2017 (online)

 

 
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