Abstract
Platelet function tests have been traditionally used to aid in the diagnosis and management of patients with bleeding problems. Given the role of platelets in atherothrombosis, several dedicated platelet function instruments are now available that are simple to use and can be used as point-of-care assays. These can provide rapid assessment of platelet function within whole blood without the requirement of sample processing. Some tests can be used to monitor antiplatelet therapy and assess risk of bleeding and thrombosis, although current guidelines advise against this. This article discusses the potential utility of tests/instruments that are available.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 411-41 |
| Number of pages | 31 |
| Journal | Hematology/oncology clinics of North America |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jun 2013 |
Bibliographical note
Copyright © 2013 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Keywords
- Blood Platelets
- Humans
- Platelet Function Tests