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A transparent and illuminated water bath is described which permits rapid preliminary tests of the effect of inducing or inhibiting drugs on platelet aggregation in plasma. The plasma is agitated by a sealed microsubmersible magnetic stirrer.
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Clarke, N., Duffy, L. A water-bath for multiple visual screening of platelet aggregation in stirred plasma. Ir J Med Sci 143, 113–114 (1974). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03004750
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03004750