Centrifugal and anticoagulant induced variations in platelet rich plasma and their influence on platelet aggregation

DAVID T. HEALY, ERNEST L. EGAN

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Abstract

Variations in the centrifugal force (g) used to prepare platelet‐rich‐plasma (PRP) alter not only the number of platelets therein but also their size and reactivity. Anticoagulants also affect these parameters. According we suggest that PRP preparations need to be strictly standardised. Critical comment on the use of the platelet aggregation model as a means of assessing 5‐hydroxytryptamine receptor function is included.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)452-456
Number of pages5
JournalScandinavian Journal of Haematology
Volume32
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 1984

Keywords

  • aggregation
  • centrifugation
  • mean platelet volume
  • platelet‐rich‐plasma

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