Laboratory testing for platelet factor 4 antibodies: differential utility for diagnosis/exclusion of heparin induced thrombocytopenia versus suspected vaccine induced thrombotic thrombocytopenia
Emmanuel J. Favaloro, Leonardo Pasalic, Brandon Michael Henry, Giuseppe Lippi
Topics & Concepts
Platelet factor 4Heparin-induced thrombocytopeniaAntibodyHeparinImmunoassayPlatelet activationPlateletMedicineImmunologyThrombosisInternal medicineHeparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia and ThrombosisIntramuscular injections and effectsPlatelet Disorders and Treatments