| 摘要 |
The present invention relates to a flow cytometry assay for the determination of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. This method (a) detects in a plasma sample the presence of anti-heparin antibodies which react with platelets in the presence of heparin to produce activated platelets, (b) quantitates by flow cytometry the presence of such activated platelets in the plasma sample, and (c) correlates the presence of activated platelets with a diagnosis of HIT for the patient. In addition, the flow cytometry assay of the invention is also useful in assessing the compatibility of a heparin-like molecule for use as an alternate therapy for patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. In addition, the invention contemplates a mepacrine release assay with flow cytometry for the detection of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and for the assessment of compatibility of heparin-like molecules in patients diagnosed with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.
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