Key result
A new method for measuring heparin utilizing its potentiating effect on anti-factor Xa was described and compared with the calcium thrombin time method in obstetrical patients.
Why the study?
How does an anti-factor Xa-based heparin measurement method compare to the calcium thrombin time method in obstetrical patients?
Population
Plasma samples and a group of obstetrical patients
Comparison
Heparin measurement method utilising the… vs Calcium thrombin time method
Design
Other
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Anti-Xa heparin assay may support monitoring in obstetrical patients; leaves open superiority over calcium thrombin time pending validation.
How does an anti-factor Xa-based heparin measurement method compare to the calcium thrombin time method in obstetrical patients?
The study describes a method for measuring heparin using anti-factor Xa and compares it with the calcium thrombin time method.
Denson et al. (1973) studied Obstetrical patients. Anti-factor Xa assay for heparin measurement vs. Calcium thrombin time method was evaluated on Assay comparison. A new method for measuring heparin utilizing its potentiating effect on anti-factor Xa was described and compared with the calcium thrombin time method in obstetrical patients.
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