Why the study?
Does the PFA-100 test accurately screen for platelet dysfunction compared to classical laboratory tests in patients with suspected haemostatic defects?
Does the PFA-100 test accurately screen for platelet dysfunction compared to classical laboratory tests in patients with suspected haemostatic defects?
The PFA-100 is a sensitive and specific rapid screening tool for detecting major platelet function defects, though it may miss some milder defects.
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Supports PFA-100 as initial screen in suspected defects; leaves open validation for milder cases in prospective studies.
Harrison et al. (2002) studied this question.
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