Flow cytometry in analysis of platelets

Czech version

Authors: L. Kovářová
Authors‘ workplace: Oddělení klinické hematologie FN Brno, pracoviště Bohunice, přednosta prof. MUDr. Miroslav Penka, CSc.
Published in: Vnitř Lék 2010; 56(Supplementum 1): 117-119
Category: 15th Parizek's Days

Overview

Summary:
Flow cytometry is a modern screening method used for cell analysis in many clinical and research laboratories. In the study of biology and functional status of platelets are its applications: 1. detection of inherited and acquired platelets defects; 2. platelets activation in vivo; 3. applications in blood transfusion; 4. platelet turnover studies. Each of these applications has its advantages and drawbacks. The aim of this paper is to summarize and explain basic applications of flow cytometry and its use in analysis of platelets.

Key words:
flow cytometry – platelets

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