Analysis of platelet-activating factors in severe sepsis by flow cytometry and its correlation with clinical sepsis scoring system: A pilot study.

Journal: Medical journal, Armed Forces India
Published Date: Oct 10, 2018

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Sepsis is a major global healthcare concern. Platelets and leucocytes play a key role in sepsis. Whole blood flow cytometry (FCM) is a powerful new technique for the assessment of leucocyte and platelet parameters and their functional state. In the present study, we have used FCM to examine platelet and leucocyte functions and parameters in sepsis patients.

Authors

  • V Manu
    Associate Professor & Head (Pathology), INHS Asvini, Colaba, Mumbai 400005, India.
  • Barun K Chakrabarty
    Classified Specialist (Pathology), 151 Base Hospital, C/O 99 APO, India.
  • Shivinder Singh
    DyDG, AFMS (P&T), Office of DGAFMS, 'M' Block, Delhi, 110011, India.

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