title: Methods for evaluation of platelet function.
abstract: There are a multitude of platelet function tests available, reflecting the complex nature of the platelet in haemostasis. No simple single test will ever cover all aspects of platelet function. Some tests focus on the aggregation of platelets, for example aggregometry, other on the swelling in response to hypotonic solutions, i.e. the well-known hypotonic shock response, or adhesion or coagulation and clot retraction, for example thromboelastography. In general there is a lack of clinical studies showing a predictive value of analysis of platelet concentrates.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Linköping, Sweden. Tomas.lindahl@lio.se
authors.forename: Tomas L
authors.initials: TL
authors.lastname: Lindahl
authors.forename: Sofia
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ramström
mesh_terms: D001760:Bleeding Time; D001792:Blood Platelets / Q000502:physiology*; D005434:Flow Cytometry; D006801:Humans; D010979:Platelet Function Tests / Q000379:methods*