Forbigående trombocytrespons defineres som ugentlige trombocyttal ≥ 50 x 109/ l 4 gange eller mere i uge 2- 25 af undersøgelsen, men uden en varig trombocytrespons.
Transient platelet response was defined as weekly platelet count ≥ 50 x 109/ l for 4 or more times during study weeks 2-25 but without durable platelet response.