Combination of CRP and D-dimer for in vitro diagnosis of deep venous thrombosis (DVT)
US7306949B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 8, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S436/811
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to an in vitro diagnostic method for patients with suspected deep venous thrombosis wherein by combined testing of patients' samples for D-dimer and CRP both the sensitivity and the negative predictive value of DVT diagnostics can be increased up to 100%.
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