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Ed Shovelin: Extending the Platelet Aggregation Testing Window to 72 Hours

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Oct 8, 2026, 22:49

Ed Shovelin: Extending the Platelet Aggregation Testing Window to 72 Hours

Ed Shovelin, Operations and Engineering Manager at Pplus Medical Limited, reposted from Pplus Medical Limited on LinkedIn:

“Under time pressure to complete aggregation testing within just 4 hours? The DSD Ultra can help.

Our latest innovation, the DSD Ultra, has been specifically engineered to preserve platelet function in platelet samples prior to aggregation testing. The device has been developed to significantly extend the practical aggregation testing window, from the current approximately 4-hour limitation to as long as 72 hours.

This innovation directly addresses one of the major logistical challenges in platelet function testing: the tight time constraints associated with sample transport, scheduling, and access to specialist laboratories. By preserving platelet responsiveness for substantially longer, the DSD Ultra enables greater flexibility in sample handling and testing workflows.

As the latest addition to Pplus Medical’s portfolio of platelet storage innovations, the DSD Ultra has been developed to help laboratories overcome real-world challenges in platelet function testing.

For laboratories facing time pressure or transport delays, the DSD Ultra offers a practical solution for extending the aggregation testing window while maintaining platelet functionality for downstream analysis.”

Ed Shovelin