Sep 10 2015
PTT Versus Anti-Xa
For several years, most coagulation specialists have supported using the chromogenic anti-Xa assay in place of the PTT for monitoring unfractionated heparin therapy. We contend the anti-Xa is more accurate and reproducible as it is less prone to interference. Many medical center laboratories have converted to the anti-Xa as their primary means for monitoring UFH, […]
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