VerifyNow IIb/IIIa Assay
GP IIb/IIIa inhibitors such as ReoPro and Integrilin are fast acting and powerful inhibitors of platelet aggregation that prevent the binding of platelets to fibrinogen. The VerifyNow GP IIb/IIIa assay utilizes a thrombin receptor activating peptide as an agonist to maximally stimulate the platelet and determine the level of platelet function. Research shows that patients response to weight-based dosing varies, and the assay provides clinicians with an accurate assessment of platelet blockade within two minutes from time of sample collection.
