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Hematol. Oncol. Clin. North Am. · Feb 2008
ReviewLaboratory evaluation of the antiphospholipid syndrome.
- Debra A Hoppensteadt, Nancy Fabbrini, Rodger L Bick, Harry L Messmore, Cafar Adiguzel, and Jawed Fareed.
- Department of Pathology, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago, 2160 S. First Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153, USA. dhoppen@lumc.edu
- Hematol. Oncol. Clin. North Am. 2008 Feb 1; 22 (1): 19-32, v.
AbstractAntiphospholipid syndrome (APLS) is among the most common acquired blood protein defects that have been identified as leading to thrombosis. This article describes the laboratory diagnosis of APLS, including the detection of lupus anticoagulants, anticardiolipin antibodies, and subtypes of antiphospholipid antibodies.
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