Platelet Micro- and Macro-Aggregation Using Laser Scattering

Platelet Micro- and Macro-Aggregation Using Laser Scattering 

A new highly sensitive method to study platelet aggregation based on the measurement of mean radius or particle size makes it possible to record kinetics of formation of micro- and macro-aggregates in real time 

Sensitivity in measurements of spontaneous aggregation is higher than in routine light transmittance. 

This technique can not be applied in whole blood yet but can be used with PRP, washed platelet or GFP. 

Matsuo T, Koide M, Sakuramoto H et at. (1997) Small size of platelets aggregates detected by light scattering in young habitual smokers. Thromb Haemost 71(suppl) 

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