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sICAM-1 measurements are independent of processing method and sampling site in patients with coronary artery disease

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sICAM-1 measurements are here shown to be independent of processing method (serum, platelet rich and platelet poor plasma) and sampling size (venous or arterial blood) in patients with coronary disease.

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  1. Cardiology, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Hospital Rd, Concord and University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2139, Australia

    V. L. Benson, A. C. McMahon & H. C. Lowe

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Benson, V.L., McMahon, A.C. & Lowe, H.C. sICAM-1 measurements are independent of processing method and sampling site in patients with coronary artery disease. J Thromb Thrombolysis 24, 307–308 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11239-007-0021-0

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