Fixed-dried blood platelets
AssigneeResearch Triangle Institute
InventorsKenneth M. Brinkhous, Marjorie S. Read
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Abstract
Screening tests and bioassay of von Willebrand's factor (platelet aggregating factor) in human and animal blood plasma are effected using a reagent of blood platelets and snake venom having a positive platelet aggregating cofactor effect. The reagent and tests may also suitably employ dried blood platelets. The reagent may comprise dried platelets and either ristocetin or active snake venom as the platelet aggregating cofactor.
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A method for the preparation of fixed-dried blood platelets obtained from human or animal blood which comprises fixing said blood platelets and drying the fixed platelets.
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