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thromboxane metabolites in urine (AspirinCheck, AspirinWorks)

Measures metabolite of thromboxane A2 in urine. Indications: -> aspirin resistance Interpretation: - a high level may indicate that aspirin is not preventing thromboxane synthesis - the caveat is some uncertainty regarding the sources of thromboxane & that these test have not been well standardized or withstood the test of clinical trials [1]

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urine chemistry test

References

  1. Prescriber's Letter 10(5):25-26 2003