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Immune thrombocytopenia. Use of a Coombs antiglobulin test to detect IgG and C3 on platelets

Journal Article · · New Engl. J. Med.; (United States)

We applied a radiolabeled Coombs antiglobulin test to the diagnosis and management of immune thrombocytopenia in adults and children. This assay substantiated that the majority of patients with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura have increased levels of IgG on their platelets. Platelets from a patient with the post-transfusion-purpura syndrome also carried increased IgG, indicating a role for IgG antibody or IgG-containing immune complexes in the destruction of host platelets in this disease. The radiolabeled Coombs test provides a general means to help diagnose, manage, and study immune platelet disorders.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
OSTI ID:
6739032
Journal Information:
New Engl. J. Med.; (United States), Journal Name: New Engl. J. Med.; (United States) Vol. 300:3; ISSN NEJMA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English