| abstract |
The present invention provides solid state stimulants, such as magnetic particles or non-magnetic, to which one or more ligands that interact directly with platelets, leukocytes, or both, are bound to their surface to provide a point-of-care assessment of rapid and reliable platelet / leukocyte interaction. Methods for platelet / leukocyte interaction assays using sex particles, mixtures thereof, and reagents therefor. |