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An update on quality control for the PFA-100/PFA-200

Emmanuel J. FavaloroDepartment of Haematology, Institute of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research (ICPMR), NSW Health Pathology, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, NSW, Australia;Sydney Centres for Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Westmead, AustraliaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Roslyn BonarRCPAQAP Haematology, St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia
Pages 622-627 | Received 25 Feb 2018, Accepted 04 May 2018, Published online: 24 May 2018

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