Report of the Platelet and Granulocyte Serology Working Group, 1986.
A blind trial conducted amongst 29 laboratories revealed that the overall incidence of 'false-positive' results in tests for anti-platelet antibodies was greater for heat-treated serum and plasma samples than for untreated samples.
D000906:Antibodies / Q000032:analysis*; D001792:Blood Platelets / Q000276:immunology*; D003298:Coombs Test; D004797:Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay; D005189:False Positive Reactions; D006358:Hot Temperature; D006801:Humans
D000906:Antibodies