Platelet Neutralization Test

The Platelet Neutralization Test (PNT) plays a pivotal role in diagnosing blood disorders, especially those related to platelet function. This test is crucial in the diagnosis of conditions like Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT), Autoimmune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), and other platelet dysfunction disorders. By identifying antiplatelet antibodies, the PNT helps clinicians determine …

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Immune (Idiopathic) Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Primary immune thrombocytopenia, commonly known as idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura(ITP), is an inflammatory bleeding disorder that affects both adults and infants. It was previously thought to be an autoantibody condition in which the reticuloendothelial system prematurely destroyed platelets that had been opsonized with antiplatelet antibody. Recent studies have revealed that there …

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