Platelet aggregation responses in clinically healthy adult llamas

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Abstract

Background: Limited information exists regarding hemostasis in camelids despite the importance of platelet function testing in the accurate identification of platelet disorders. As further importation of llamas to North America is restricted, variability in breeding stock will continue to decrease, potentially leading to an increase in heritable bleeding disorders. Objective: The objective of this study was to measure platelet aggregation responses in clinically healthy llamas and provide baseline data to which abnormal platelet function may be compared in the future. Methods: Blood samples were collected from 39 healthy adult llamas, citrated, and centrifuged to produce platelet-rich plasma (PRP). Within 4 hours of the blood draw, 20 μL of each agonist reagent were added to 180 μLofPRP. Final concentrations of agonists were 2× 10-5 M ADP, 0.19 mg collagen/ mL PRP, 1× 10-4 M epinephrine, and 500 μg arachidonic acid/mL PRP. Results: Llama platelets were most responsive to ADP and collagen, with a maximum percent aggregation (mean ± SD) of 71.3 ± 18.6% and 55.8 ± 19% and aggregation rates of 9.5 ± 3.9 and 6.7 ± 3.7 cm/min, respectively. Llama platelet aggregation in response to epinephrine and arachidonic acid was minimal to absent. Conclusions: This study is the first of its kind to establish baseline values for platelet aggregation in healthy adult llamas. © 2009 American Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathology.

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Gilbert, R. M., Bird, K. E., & Kutzler, M. A. (2009). Platelet aggregation responses in clinically healthy adult llamas. Veterinary Clinical Pathology, 38(1), 42–45. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1939-165X.2008.00088.x

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