Platelet function testing is essential for the diagnosis of hemostasis disorders. While there
are many methods used to test platelet function for research purposes, standardization is …

Platelets play a key role in maintaining normal hemostasis and are also recognized as
partners in the development of arterial thrombosis. Today, platelet function testing is used for …

Introduction Platelet function disorders (PFD) are an important group of bleeding disorders
that require validated and practical laboratory strategies for diagnosis. Methods This review …

Light transmission aggregometry (LTA) is considered the gold standard method for
evaluation of platelet function. However, there are a lot of variation in protocols (pre …

For more than 50 years, light transmission aggregometry has been accepted as the gold
standard test for diagnosing inherited platelet disorders in platelet-rich plasma, although …

Platelet dysfunction, whether hereditary or acquired, may increase an individual's risk of
spontaneous, posttraumatic, or postoperative bleeding. Conversely, increased platelet …

Background-Light transmission aggregometry (LTA) is the most widely used laboratory
method for an initial screening of patients with a suspected platelet function defect (PFD) …

Congenital platelet disorders are rare and targeted treatment is usually not possible.
Inherited platelet function disorders (iPFDs) can affect surface receptors and multiple platelet …

Introduction Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) remains the cornerstone of acute coronary
syndrome (ACS) management, and ticagrelor is one of the commonly used second …

Objective Light transmission aggregometry (LTA) is the gold standard method for assessing
platelet function. Recently, a new parameter called adenosine diphosphate (ADP)-induced …