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antiplatelet antibody |
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antiplatelet antibody Hematology An auto- or alloantibody directed against platelet antigens, which may be measured in thrombocytopenia or in Pts who are refractory to platelet transfusions. See Platelet transfusion. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The antiplatelet antibody test lacks sensitivity and specificity and is generally not helpful clinically. In an optimistic scenario, Barry Coller of SUNY speculates that r-tPA could someday be combined with the antiplatelet antibody to prevent an immediate recurrence of the clot. The authors hypothesized that the close temporal relationship of the skin reactions after administration of the vaccines could have resulted from an increase in antiplatelet antibody production, leading to a relapse of their immune thrombocytopenia. |
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