April 1, 2007Seminars in Thrombosis and Hemostasis
Platelet Function Testing: Quality Assurance
Key result
Platelet function testing lacks guidelines, is poorly standardized between laboratories, and rarely undergoes internal and external quality assurance evaluation.
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Review
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Implication
Cautious clinical interpretation of platelet function tests is warranted; leaves open standardization and quality assurance as research priorities.
PICO
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Population
Platelet disorders and antiplatelet drug therapy monitoring
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Exposure / Comparator
Platelet function testing
This review highlights the lack of standardization and quality assurance in platelet function testing, emphasizing the need for improved guidelines.
Cite This Study
Hayward et al. (2007) conducted a review in Platelet disorders and antiplatelet drug therapy monitoring. Platelet function testing was evaluated. Platelet function testing lacks guidelines, is poorly standardized between laboratories, and rarely undergoes internal and external quality assurance evaluation.