Standard Practice for Platelet Leukocyte Count-An In-Vitro Measure for Hemocompatibility Assessment of Cardiovascular Materials

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ASTM	02/01/2019	5

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ASTM F2888 – Standard Practice for Platelet Leukocyte Count-An In-Vitro Measure for Hemocompatibility Assessment of Cardiovascular Materials

1.1 This practice assists in the evaluation of cardiovascular device materials for their ability to induce thrombus formation. Thrombus formation is assessed by means of a reduction in human platelets and leukocytes when consumed by thrombus after activation on the material surface. This assay may be part of the hemocompatibility evaluation for devices and materials contacting human blood, as in accordance with ANSI/AAMI/ISO 10993-4. See also Test Method F2382.