Macrotrombocytes in Blood Smear with Thrombocytopenia

A case study of macrotrombocytes in an adolescent: comparing platelet counts by Fonio and hematology analyzer in thrombocytopenia.

Layzhit Budazhapova 1 min July 4, 2025

Blood smear: large macrotrombocyte in the microscopic field of view

Blood smear: macrotrombocytes against a background of moderate thrombocytopenia

Macrotrombocytes in a 13-year-old child. Platelet count:

by Fonio — 72 × 10⁹/L,
by hematology analyzer — 76 × 10⁹/L.

🙏The publication was kindly provided by medical laboratory technician Layzhit Budazhapova, Ulan-Ude.

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