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aids in the evaluation of bleeding disorders by measuring the rate and degree to which platelets form a clump (aggregate) after the addition of a chemical that stimulates clumping (aggregation).
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoPlatelets are disk-shaped blood cells that are also called thrombocytes. They play a major role in the blood-clotting process. The platelet aggregation test is a measure of platelet function.
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What is a platelet aggregation test agonist?
A chemical that is added to the blood sample in the platelet aggregation test to stimulate the clumping process.
What test a screening test to evaluate platelet function and to monitor changes in the blood associated with chemotherapy and radiation therapy?
Platelet Count
What machine is used to count platelets in an aggregation test?
The platelet aggregation test uses a machine called an aggregometer to measure the cloudiness (turbidity) of blood plasma
Are there any medication restrictions before a platelet aggregation test?
There are many medications that can affect the results of the platelet aggregation test. The patient should discontinue as many as possible beforehand.
Can taking aspirin help to disperse a haematoma?
aspirin decrease platelet aggregation
What kind of inhibitor is carbon monoxide?
Carbon monoxide inhibit blood platelet aggregation.
What is an aminochromone?
An aminochromone is an amino derivative of a chromone, some of which block human platelet aggregation.
What is the Platelet Count Test?
What is the Platelet Count Test?
What risks are associated with a platelet aggregation test?
Risks for this test are minimal in normal individuals. Patients with bleeding disorders, however, may have prolonged bleeding from the puncture wound or the formation of a bruise (hematoma) under the skin where the blood was withdrawn.
What medications affect platelet aggregation tests?
drugs that can decrease platelet aggregation include aspirin, some antibiotics, beta blockers, dextran (Macrodex), alcohol, heparin (Lipo-Hepin), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), tricyclic antidepressants, and warfarin
What is the medical term meaning process in which platelets stick together?
Platelet aggregation is the medical term for the process in which platelets stick together.
How physiological processes limit damage?
haemorrhage prevented by platelet aggregation and agglutination (clotting) and vasoconstriction to maintain blood pressure/perfusion pressure. formation of clot through platelet clumping and binding with protein fibrin.
