Open AccessPlatelet function tests: A 5-year audit of platelet function tests done for bleeding disorders in a tertiary care center of a developing country
Author(s) -
Sabina Langer,
Jasmita Dass,
Amrita Saraf,
Jyoti Kotwal
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
indian journal of pathology and microbiology/indian journal of pathology and microbiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0974-5130
pISSN - 0377-4929
DOI - 10.4103/ijpm.ijpm_758_17
Subject(s) - medicine , platelet , ristocetin , von willebrand disease , platelet disorder , pediatrics , epinephrine , blood platelet disorders , tertiary care , gastroenterology , retrospective cohort study , von willebrand factor , platelet aggregation
The platelet function disorders remain largely undiagnosed or incompletely diagnosed in developing nations due to lack of availability of tests like lumiaggregometry, granule release assay or molecular testing. We performed a retrospective analysis of all the platelet function test (PFT) carried out in past 5 years by Light transmission aggregometery (LTA) using a panel of agonist. The indications and the test results were analyzed by two hematopathologist with the aim to look into the present diagnostic facilities or lack of it for correct diagnosis. This is essential for better management and genetic counselling.