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A fluorescent spot test for coagulation factor XIII.

M Coggan·P G Board
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A new method is described for the rapid detection of coagulation factor XIII. The technique utilizes the amine monodansylcadaverine in a fluorescent spot test. The method allows the checking of large numbers of samples during purification procedures. This test can also be used to diagnose factor XIII deficiency in plasma samples.

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M Coggan, P G Board. 1984. A fluorescent spot test for coagulation factor XIII.. https://doi.org/10.1016/0003-2697(84)90105-2

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