Applying index of circulating anticoagulant to mixing tests with lupus anticoagulant screen and confirm reagents can distinguish with high specificity between lupus anticoagulants and direct factor Xa inhibitors
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DOI: 10.1111/ijlh.13571
Abstract: Lupus anticoagulants (LA) are detected by prolongation of clotting times for dilute Russell's viper venom time (dRVVT) and activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) screening tests. Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) can interfere with both screening and… read more here.
Keywords: factor inhibitors; lupus anticoagulants; mixing tests; direct factor ... See more keywords
Laboratory Evaluation of the DPP Syphilis Screen & Confirm Assay
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DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.02642-21
Abstract: Syphilis remains a public health problem; therefore, health systems must incorporate screening tools that allow a rapid and accurate diagnosis to provide adequate treatment. The DPP Syphilis Screen & Confirm Assay simultaneously detects treponemal and… read more here.
Keywords: dpp syphilis; confirm assay; syphilis screen; screen confirm ... See more keywords