Risks for this test are minimal in normal individuals. Patients with bleeding disorders, however, may have prolonged bleeding from the puncture wound or the formation of a bruise (hematoma) under the skin where the blood was withdrawn.
Platelet Count
A chemical that is added to the blood sample in the platelet aggregation test to stimulate the clumping process.
The platelet aggregation test uses a machine called an aggregometer to measure the cloudiness (turbidity) of blood plasma
aids in the evaluation of bleeding disorders by measuring the rate and degree to which platelets form a clump (aggregate) after the addition of a chemical that stimulates clumping (aggregation).
There are many medications that can affect the results of the platelet aggregation test. The patient should discontinue as many as possible beforehand.
What is the Platelet Count Test?
There are no significant risks to this test, other than those associated with any needle insertion
Other than potential bruising at the puncture site, and/or dizziness, there are no complications associated with this test
"PIT" on a blood test typically refers to "Platelet Immune Test," which is used to assess the presence of antibodies that may be causing low platelet levels or platelet dysfunction. It helps diagnose conditions such as immune thrombocytopenia.
In a hematology test, PLT stands for platelet count. Platelets are small cell fragments in the blood that help with clotting and preventing excessive bleeding. Abnormal platelet counts can indicate various medical conditions such as thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) or thrombocytosis (high platelet count).
Platelet Count
Risks for the blood test are minimal, but may include slight bleeding from the venipuncture site, fainting or feeling lightheaded after blood is drawn, or blood accumulating under the puncture site (hematoma).