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Background
Equine whole blood collection and storage methods have been evaluated to assess red blood cell viability; however, platelet (PLT) viability has not been comprehensively assessed.
Objectives
The purpose of the study was to compare viability of PLTs collected in whole blood into 2 different anticoagulants.
Methods
Whole blood from 6 healthy adult Thoroughbred horses was collected into...