Platelet function testing: from routine to specialist testing. Issue 1 (2nd January 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gurney, David
• Is Part Of: British journal of biomedical science. Volume 73:Issue 1(2016)
• Page Start: 10
• Page End: 20
• Publication Date: 2016-01-02
• Subjects: Platelet -- function -- aggregation -- analysis -- analytical techniques; Medical sciences -- Periodicals; Medical technology -- Periodicals; Biological Science Disciplines; Clinical Laboratory Techniques; Medical Laboratory Science; Anatomie pathologique; Medical sciences; Medical technology; Klinische chemie; Laboratoriumonderzoek; Periodicals; Periodicals; 616.0756; 610.07 M489L
• DOI: 10.1080/09674845.2016.1156865
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0967-4845

Abstract

Abstract: Platelets have many functions within the haemostatic system, and when these actions are diminished for whatever reason, a bleeding tendency can manifest. Unravelling the reason(s) for this bleeding can be complex due to the multiple roles platelets perform. This review seeks to explain each level of platelet testing moving from those performed at local hospital laboratories to those performed by specialist centres and university research departments. It will examine the testing available and discuss when to move on to additional testing.