Platelet Aggregation
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Special instructions
Patients must be assessed by a member of the RUH Haematology medical staff prior to testing. If clinically indicated, the patient will be referred to the Bristol Haemophilia Centre.
Reference range
See individual report
Units
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Turnaround Time
14
days
Department: Haematology
Clinical Application
The platelet aggregation test aids in the evaluation of bleeding disorders by measuring the rate and degree to which platelets aggregate after the addition of a chemical that stimulates aggregation.