Why the study?
Platelet count, indices, and aggregation are widely used to assess primary hemostasis, but the influence of time since blood draw and anticoagulant type requires systematic evaluation.
How do the time-interval since blood draw and the type of anticoagulation affect platelet count, indices, and aggregation in healthy volunteers?
Population
20 healthy individuals
Comparison
Citrate vs K2-EDTA vs hirudin anticoagulation analyzed 5, 30, 60, 120, and 180 min after draw
Follow-up
180 min
Authors
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Requires standardized preanalytical conditions for reliable aggregometry; leaves optimal timing and anticoagulant open for validation.
How do the time-interval since blood draw and the type of anticoagulation affect platelet count, indices, and aggregation in healthy volunteers?
Preanalytical variables such as time since blood draw and type of anticoagulant significantly affect platelet testing results, highlighting the need for standardized preanalytical conditions.
Hardy et al. (2020) studied this question.
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