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Platelet Function Laboratory

From our high-tech Science Centre in Cambridge, our specialist team offers a wide range of platelet experiments and blood flow assays to meet your development or research needs.

Our robust data controls ensure that you will get consistent, reliable, and high-quality results every time.

Activated blood platelets

Why work with us?
We offer a professional service for all of your platelet research or reagent development needs. Our team is able to perform multiple platelet tests, including aggregometry and flow cytometry. We are also able to perform blood flow assays, where platelet functionality can be assessed in a physiologically relevant rheological flow system. We conduct experiments, and provide analysis and statistical assessment of your results.

Our experienced and specialist team are here to help and advise throughout the testing process.

Our work fully complies with the Human Tissue Act, and the laboratory is covered by a Human Tissue Authority license for the schedule purpose of research.

Who we work with
We work with clinical haematology laboratories, biotechnology companies, and academics institutions (colleges and universities).

Laboratory services and facilities
Our laboratory and research spaces are based in ARU's state-of-the-art Science Centre. We have access to a wide range of specialist equipment, including aggregometers, flow cytometers, and confocal microscopes.

How to get a quote
To prepare a quote, email us at [email protected] We will need the following information:

  • contact details
  • number of samples
  • type of analysis (aggregometry, flow cytometry or blood flow assay)
  • any additional instructions or requirements.

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