Reducing intra-individual variation in platelet aggregation: implications for platelet function testing.

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Hematology · Former Assistant Chief of the Hematology Branch

Although recommendations from the International Society of Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) [1] suggest that individuals should avoid caffeine for at least 2 hours before blood is drawn for light transmission platelet aggregation studies, (and be fasting, be rested for 30 minutes, and avoid smoking...