The IL D dimer, a new latex automated D dimer assay, is more sensitive than SimpiRED D dimer in the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism

S. Iles, H. David, T. John, D. Jo, T. Ian (Christchurch, New Zealand)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Pulmonary thromboembolism and pulmonary hypertension
Session: Pulmonary thromboembolism and pulmonary hypertension
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 1545
Disease area: Pulmonary vascular diseases

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