Platelet satellitism is an EDTA-dependent phenomenon of platelet adhesion to neutrophils. Causes and significance for diagnosing pseudothrombocytopenia.
Platelet satellitism
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EDTA-induced platelet aggregation is a common cause of spurious thrombocytopenia. Peripheral blood smear evaluation when analyzer shows 15×10^9/L.
Platelet satellitism as a laboratory phenomenon: platelet adhesion to neutrophils in EDTA blood smears and the risk of spurious thrombocytopenia.
Morphological features of pronounced platelet aggregation in a blood smear. Causes of platelet clumping and differential diagnosis of pseudothrombocytopenia.
