evaluation of platelet function
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Evaluation of Platelet Function
Dynamics of Hemostasis
Dense BodyADPATP
SerotoninCalcium
Microtubular System
Plasma MembranePF
Alpha Granules
SurfaceConnecting System
Exterior Coat(Glycocalyx)
PFFactor VFactor VIII R:ag
FibrinogenFibronectinβ Thromboglobulin
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Glycogen
Dense Tubular System
CytosolFactor XIII
Mitochondria
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(vWF)
Adhesion3 seconds
Aggregation10 seconds
Blood Coagulation5 minutes
Tissue InjuryExposure of Collagen
Platelet Adhesion
Release Reaction
Platelet Aggregation
Formation ofPrimary Hemostatic Plug
Consolidation ofHemostatic Plug
Circulating Platelets
ADP Fibrinogen Ca
Tissue Factor
Small Amountsof Thrombin
Platelet Factor 3 (phospholipid)
Thrombin
Fibrin
Fibrinogen
Endothelium
Defects of Platelet FunctionDefect Aggregation Response
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Primary
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Anatomy of a Platelet
ADPRELEASE
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Plasma FactorsCa++
Plasma FactorsCa++
Quantity - 200,000 - 400,000/mm3
Life Span - 10 days
67%in the
circulation
33%pooling
Megakaryocyte Spleen
Storage and CirculationDisk-shaped cellsproduced in themegakaryocytes ofthe bone marrow
BoneMarrow
What are Platelets?
Megakaryocyte
Mature Platelet
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PlateletsFactor XIIIa
Thromboxane A2
Amplification ofCoagulation Cascade
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Epinephrine ArachidonicAcid Collagen Thrombin Ristocetin
= Normal= Not diagnostic= Corrected by cryoprecipitate, factor VIII concentrate or normal plasma; type IIB exhibits increased sensitivity to low concentrations= Decreased
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ADPSecondary Primary Secondary
Raw data for Ristocetin Cofactor Standard Curve using 1:2, 1:4, and 1:8 dilutions
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Aspirin Effect on Platelets
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Normal Response – aggregation > 60% with < 1.2 mg/mL ristocetin; response decreases proportionately with 0.9 and 0.6 mg/mL ristocetin
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Ristocetin
PlateletRichPlasma(PRP)
Baseline LightTransmission
Increased LightTransmission
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Secondary Response(Release)
Primary Response
In vivo, platelets participate in primary hemostasis by firstadhering, then aggregating at the site of an injured bloodvessel. In vitro, platelet aggregation assays use variousplatelet activators to identify abnormal platelet function and tomonitor antiplatelet drug therapy. ADP, collagen, epinephrine,ristocetin and arachidonic acid are reagents commonly used toinduce platelet aggregation.
Primary ResponseIs the reversible aggregation ofplatelets by the aggregating agent.The appearance of a biphasicreaction, showing both primaryand secondary response, can occur for some agonistsat low concentration.
Secondary ResponseIs the result of enhancement ofthe initial aggregation process dueto release of endogenous ADPand the formation of Thromboxane A2. The secondary response isirreversible.
Platelet Aggregation
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Normal Response to 10 µg Collagen – lag phase < 60 seconds Abnormal Response to 10 µg Collagen – prolonged lag phase
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Normal Response to 10 µM ADP – Primary and Secondary slopes indistinguishable, aggregation > 60%Normal Response to 5 µM ADP – Primary and Secondary slopes distinctly biphasicAbnormal Response to 10 µM ADP – aggregation < 60%
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Normal Response to 500 µg Arachidonic Acid – aggregation > 60% Abnormal Response Due to Aspirin
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Arachidonic Acid
The Ristocetin Cofactor Assay measures the ability of a patient’s plasmato agglutinate formalin-fixed platelets in the presence of ristocetin. The rate of ristocetin-induced agglutination is related to the concentration of von Willebrand factor and the percent normal activity can be obtained from the standard curve.
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Platelet Aggregation
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Many drugs can induce platelet function defects, resultingin hemorrhage. The most common mechanisms of inter-ference involve the platelet membrane or membranereceptor sites, and the prostaglandin biosynthetic pathwayswhich are inhibited by aspirin. The arachidonic acid plateletaggregation assay is the only practical way to monitor theeffects of aspirin therapy, now widely used to prevent strokeand heart attacks.
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This wall chart developed in collaboration withArthur P. Bode, Ph.D.East Carolina School of Medicine, Greenville, NC
Albert Pattison, B.Sc.Helena Laboratories, (UK) Ltd., Newcastle, England
Helen Ridgway, Ph.D.Wadley Institutes, Dallas, TX
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AspirinArachidonic acid
Cyclo-Oxygenase
DenseBody
ThromboxaneSynthetase
TxA2Released
ADP
PlateletAggregation
TxA2
Endoperoxides
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Ristocetin – Type I vWD
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Normal Response to 10 µM Epinephrine – Primary and Secondary slopes indistinguishable, aggregation > 60%Normal Response to 2 µM Epinephrine – Primary and Secondary slopes distincly biphasic; aggregation > 60%Abnormal Response to 10 µM Epinephrine – aggregation < 60%
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Epinephrine
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Ristocetin – Type IIb vWD
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Response of Type I von Willebrand’s – aggregation < 60% with 1.2 mg/mL ristocetin; response decreases proportionately with 0.9 and 0.6 mg/mL ristocetin
Response of Type IIb von Willebrand’s – aggregation > 60% with 1.2 mg/mL ristocetin; increased response to 0.9 and 0.6 mg/mL ristocetin
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Platelet AgglutinationHelena’s AggRAM couples 4-channel laser optic modules with a powerful, easy-to-use Microsoft® windows interface to make platelet aggregation and ristocetin cofactor testing easier and more efficient.
Screen at the point-of-care in just 2 minutes using a standard cell counter
• Flexible, modular design • On-screen prompts for procedures
• Quick access to data input screens • Display & print lag phase
• Auto slope & max % aggregation • Tri-level password protection
• Barcode & bi-directional LIS capable • Integral QC action log
• Platelet Aggregation
• Platelet Inhibition
• Platelet Count
AggRAM
Patient values are determined by comparison to astandard curve, allowing quantitation of % RistocetinCofactor Activity.
Standard Curve
Ristocetin Cofactor – Raw Data
1:2
1:4
1:8
The platelet aggregation procedure is performed on a turbidi-metric aggregometer as first described by Born. Changesin aggregation are recorded as platelet-rich plasma andaggregating reagents are stirred together in a cuvette. Theaggregometer serves as a standardized spectrophotometer. Asaggregation proceeds, more light passes through the sample.
PlateletPoorPlasma
AggregateClumping
AggregatingReagent
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Typical Biphasic Pattern
ADP • Epinephrine • Collagen • RIPA • Ristocetin Cofactor ADP • Collagen • Arachidonic Acid
1. Bernard-Soulier Syndrome
2. von Willebrand’s Disease
3. Glanzmann’s Thrombasthenia
4. Storage Pool Disorder
5. Aspirin-like Disorder or Aspirin Ingestion
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