A slightly modified Salzman technique for platelet adhesiveness is described and a normal range of 32% to 65% has been established. There is no variation with age or sex. But investigation shows that this type of technique is sensitive to variations in the packed-red-cell volume of the blood, and that for comparable estimates the PCV must be between 33% and 46%. The platelet adhesiveness test gives a low result in von Willebrand’s disease and low results have also been found in 4 syndromes characterized by defective platelet aggregation. The reasons for correlation of platelet adhesiveness and platelet aggregation, the limitations of the use of the platelet adhesiveness as a screening test, and the possible role of a plasma factor are discussed.

Keywords:
ADP in platelets, Glanzmann’s disease, Platelet adhesiveness, Platelet function, von Willebrand’s disease
© 1971 S. Karger AG, Basel
1971
Copyright / Drug Dosage / Disclaimer
Copyright: All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be translated into other languages, reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, microcopying, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher.
Drug Dosage: The authors and the publisher have exerted every effort to ensure that drug selection and dosage set forth in this text are in accord with current recommendations and practice at the time of publication. However, in view of ongoing research, changes in government regulations, and the constant flow of information relating to drug therapy and drug reactions, the reader is urged to check the package insert for each drug for any changes in indications and dosage and for added warnings and precautions. This is particularly important when the recommended agent is a new and/or infrequently employed drug.
Disclaimer: The statements, opinions and data contained in this publication are solely those of the individual authors and contributors and not of the publishers and the editor(s). The appearance of advertisements or/and product references in the publication is not a warranty, endorsement, or approval of the products or services advertised or of their effectiveness, quality or safety. The publisher and the editor(s) disclaim responsibility for any injury to persons or property resulting from any ideas, methods, instructions or products referred to in the content or advertisements.
You do not currently have access to this content.