Medicine:Platelet swirling
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| Platelet swirling | |
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| Medical diagnostics | |
| Purpose | testing the quality of platelet-rich plasma |
Platelet swirling is a noninvasive method for testing the quality of platelet-rich plasma (PRP).[1] Platelet swirling is caused by light diffraction due to the alignment of normal disc-shaped platelets. These discs align light that is diffracted, creating a cloud- or swirl-like appearance.[citation needed]
Results of a platelet swirling test are recorded as positive or extensive swirl, moderate or intermediate swirl, and absent or negative swirl.[citation needed]
References
- ↑ Wagner, S. J.; Robinette, D. (November 1996). "Evaluation of swirling, pH, and glucose tests for the detection of bacterial contamination in platelet concentrates". Transfusion 36 (11–12): 989–993. doi:10.1046/j.1537-2995.1996.36111297091744.x. ISSN 0041-1132. PMID 8937410. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8937410/. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
Further reading
- "Past and future approaches to assess the quality of platelets for transfusion". Transfusion Medicine Reviews 21 (4): 295–306. October 2007. doi:10.1016/j.tmrv.2007.05.005. PMID 17900491.
External links
- "The Physics of Platelet 'Swirling'". AABB. 12 April 2006. Archived from the original on 30 June 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20090630071823/http://www.aabb.org/Content/News_and_Media/Topics_of_Interest/swirl.htm. Retrieved 15 July 2009.
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