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What is the best way to prevent platelet function disorder?
Inherited platelet function disorders cannot be prevented except by genetic counseling ; however, some acquired function disorders may be guarded against by avoiding substances that trigger the disorder.
What medical condition is associated with platelets?
Disorders of the bone marrow and systemic conditions can cause an elevated platelet count. An elevated platelet count is known as thrombocytosis. A high platelet count can signal a more serious blood problem known as a myeloproliferative disorder
What are signs of a possible platelet disorder?
Common symptoms of platelet function disorders include bleeding from the nose, mouth, vagina, or anus; pinpoint bruises and purplish patches on the skin; and abnormally heavy menstrual bleeding.
Does a hyperactive spleen cause platelet deficiency?
No, a hyperactive spleen does not directly cause platelet deficiency. Platelet deficiency is typically due to decreased platelet production in the bone marrow or increased platelet destruction in the body, such as in immune thrombocytopenia. However, a splenic disorder or enlargement can sometimes lead to increased platelet destruction and contribute to low platelet levels.
What test a screening test to evaluate platelet function and to monitor changes in the blood associated with chemotherapy and radiation therapy?
Platelet Count
What color tube is used for Platelet function studies?
Platelet function studies are typically collected in a blue-top tube (sodium citrate) to prevent clotting and maintain the function of platelets for analysis.
Which electrolyte is necessary for normal platelet function?
Iron
What causes platelet function disorders?
Platelet function disorders can be inherited, but they may also occur as a symptom of acquired diseases or as a side effect of certain drugs, including aspirin.
What is function of tromoxan in clotting blood?
it helps in platelet agregassion
What is function thromboxan in blood?
Thromboxane is a potent platelet agregator
How do you use disorder in a sentence?
He has a serious mental disorder.
What is the most serious mental disorder?
Borderline personality disorder
