Key result
A patterns-of-practice survey of 37 clinical centers revealed that aggregometry was universally used (100%) for evaluating suspected platelet function disorders, followed by PFA-100 CT (76%).
Population
37 clinical centers in German-speaking countries (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) serving 98 million people
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Aggregometry remains standard for suspected platelet disorders; leaves open development of faster, reliable diagnostics for practice and research.
Cross-Sectional (n=37)
Yes
A survey of clinical centers in German-speaking countries reveals that aggregometry remains the most widely used test for platelet function disorders, highlighting a need for improved, fast, and reliable diagnostic tests.
Streif et al. (2010) conducted a cross-sectional in Inherited platelet defects (n=37). Platelet function testing practices was evaluated on Means of investigating platelet function. A patterns-of-practice survey of 37 clinical centers revealed that aggregometry was universally used (100%) for evaluating suspected platelet function disorders, followed by PFA-100 CT (76%).
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