DRY PLATELET PREPARATIONS FOR USE IN DIAGNOSTICS
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1. An in vitro composition comprising freeze-dried platelets and whole blood, blood plasma, or a component of whole blood or blood plasma.
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Abstract
The present invention provides compositions comprising freeze-dried platelets, microparticles, or both for use as a diagnostic for blood coagulation function. The invention also provides methods of diagnosing or monitoring blood coagulation function, including diagnosing or monitoring blood coagulation diseases and disorders. Kits for performing the methods of the invention are also provided.
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- 1. An in vitro composition comprising freeze-dried platelets and whole blood, blood plasma, or a component of whole blood or blood plasma.
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6. A method of determining the blood clotting capability of a sample comprising blood or a blood component, said method comprising
combining freeze-dried platelets with fresh blood or a blood component to create a mixture; - and
assaying the mixture for one or more biological or biochemical functions indicative of one or more blood clotting functions. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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- 14. A kit comprising freeze-dried platelets and at least one substance that affects the blood clotting system.
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