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<strong>Laboratory</strong> <strong>testing</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>LA</strong> - Cut-off values :<br />

‣ Ratio of dRVVT screen/confirm:<br />

‣ Similar mean dRVVT screen/confirm ratios <strong>for</strong> <strong>LA</strong>-positive specimens<br />

(1.91 to 2.04) <strong>for</strong> 5/6 systems (Sekisui outlier @ 1.2 – ie relatively insensitive<br />

to <strong>LA</strong>).<br />

McGlasson & Fritsma. STH 2013; 39:315-319<br />

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