Plateletworks effectively determines functional platelet count and true platelet aggregation or inhibition using traditional ADP, Collagen or Arachidonic Acid agonists. All that’s needed is an impedance cell counter and Plateletworks reagent tubes to screen pre-surgical and trauma patients for adequate platelet function and to monitor effects of anti-platelet therapies.
A Message from Tipton on Plateletworks
Tipton Golias, Chairman and Founder of Helena Laboratories talks about the importance of using Plateletworks for full functional platelet screening and the advantages of using it can be one of the best things you can do for your hospital. Watch video.
10 Minutes – Easy as 1, 2, 3
1. Simply add 1 mL fresh whole blood to agonist and baseline tubes. 2. Perform cell count on each tube using any impedance cell counter. 3. Functional platelet count plus %aggregation/inhibition are available in just minutes.
Transfusion Reductions
Using Plateletworks as an integrated transfusion algorithm reduced RBC transfusions by 13%, platelet transfusions by 24%, and reduced episodes of major bleeding in 12 major hospitals across Canada. Karkouti K, et al. Circulation. 2016; 134: 1152-62. Read article.