Quantitative optical determination of the viability of platelet concentrates.

An optical method to assess platelet viability in platelet transfusion concentrates has been developed which is based on the observation that healthy, discoid platelets transmit more light in shear flow than aged, spherical cells. Using a specially designed glass channel, the rise in transmission of...

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Main Authors: Lee, V, Tarassenko, L, Bellhouse, B
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 1992