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  • D.Mann
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  • Diagnosed October 2016 Steroids, IVIG, Rituxin, Promacta, Spleen removed, Rituxin again. Currently weaning off Promacta and Prednisone.
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9 years 2 weeks ago #55967 by D.Mann
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Is there a home test kit that can be used to monitor platelet counts similar to a diabetes tester?
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9 years 2 weeks ago #55969 by Hal9000
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Not that I have found.

I think the best one can do for home use is to buy a lab microscope, a hemocytometer, get these special buffering agent vials for measuring platelets,

www.amazon.com/Thrombo-TIC-Pure-Plus-Unopette-Replacement/dp/B004LUPA78

and learn how to do a 'manual' count as described on youtube.
ITP Types and Treatments by HAL
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  • Sandi Forum Moderator Diagnosed in 1998, currently in remission. Diagnosed with Lupus in 2006. Last Count - 344k - 6-9-18
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9 years 2 weeks ago #55981 by Sandi
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No, there is nothing available for home use. Most people learn to go by symptoms anyway which can be more important than the actual count.
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