PMID: 8952751Sep 1, 1996Paper

Frequent difficulties encountered in the laboratory diagnosis of antiphospholipid-protein antibodies

Annales de médecine interne
D A Triplett

Abstract

The diagnosis of antiphospholipid-protein antibodies and the related clinical complications requires an integrated approach with a carefully planned sequential evaluation of the patient and appropriate laboratory testing. Optimal patient diagnosis and management necessitates cooperative planning involving the clinician and laboratory staff.

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