Did you read the CAP article? "Based on these data, it seems reasonable to attempt to vortex samples as a first-line attempt to resolve platelet clumping." This is from CAP. I'm pretty sure that the people working at M.D. Anderson are M.T.'s. Theirs is just an opinion. The article, produced by CAP (I believe they are still reputable) says that in 50% of the cases it works. Here, i'll link it again:
http://www.cap.org/apps/cap.portal?_...geLabel=cntvwr
Again, we have to agree to disagree. I don't believe any harm is being done to the patient. I would argue that, at least 50% of the time, we are saving a patient from an un-necessary recollect.
Did you read the CAP article? "Based on these data, it seems reasonable to attempt to vortex samples as a first-line attempt to resolve platelet clumping." This is from CAP. I'm pretty sure that the people working at M.D. Anderson are M.T.'s. Theirs is just an opinion. The article, produced by CAP (I believe they are still reputable) says that in 50% of the cases it works. Here, i'll link it again: