Lecture 8: Functional and Qualitative Disorders of Platelets

Michele P. Lambert MD

Presentation Date:

October 30, 2025

About This Lecture

Platelets have a critical role in primary hemostasis.
A wide range of hereditary and acquired disorders impact platelet function, leading to bleeding.

Slide Deck

Continuing Education Credit

Michele P. Lambert MD

Medical Director of the Special Coagulation Laboratory
Attending Physician in the Division of Hematology
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
LAMBERTM@chop.edu

Speaker Disclosures

Disclosures
> Advisory board member: Janssen, Sobi, argenx, PDSA, 22qSociety and CdLS Foundation
> Consultant: Novartis, Argenx, Agios, Sobi, Sanofi and Janssen
> Research funding: FWGBD, PDSA, Sysmex, Novartis, Principia, Janssen, Argenx, Dova, Octapharma, Sobi and Sanofi.

Learning Objectives

1. Discuss Normal platelet function.
2. Review hereditary platelet disorders and the diagnostic tools.
3. Review acquired platelet disorders.