Platelets

Platelets are tiny blood cells that help your body form clots to stop bleeding. If one of your blood vessels gets damaged, it sends out signals that are picked up by platelets. The platelets then rush to the site of damage and form a plug, or clot, to repair the damage.

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Information on Pooled Platelets Psoralen Treated (PPPT) - Clinical Job Aid July 27, 2023 July 27, 2023 Download
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