Watch an interesting learning video on the basics of Platelet morphology by Dr Joy Augustine, Prof of Pathology from Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur. Dr Joy Augustine talks about Platelet function, hereditary functional disorders, the #morphology of platelets in functional disorders, and quantitative disorders. Covering the Platelet indices and their relevance, Dr Augustine also discusses the Platelet storage pool disorders with examples, their clinical significance in both #diagno

Did you know that platelet donors can donate as often as every two weeks? Platelets are the component of blood that helps with clotting. Patients who have low platelets or platelets that don't function properly (e.g. cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy) need platelet transfusions as part of their treatment. To learn more and to book your next appointment, visit http://ow.ly/l36z50MVA42 | Canadian Blood Services