Hemostasis
Differential Diagnosis of Thrombocytosis in Complete Blood Count
What to do when thrombocytosis exceeds 450,000/µL: common causes of reactive platelet elevation, the role of ferritin and CRP, and indications for genetic tests.
Tag
Platelets
Hemostasis
Platelet Count in EDTA-Dependent Pseudothrombocytopenia
A clinical case review of analyzer vs. Fonio method discrepancies in platelet aggregation. Discusses causes of pseudothrombocytopenia and the citrate test.
Hematology
Megakaryocyte Morphology in Bone Marrow Smears
Explore the morphological features of megakaryocytes in bone marrow preparations. Cytological assessment of polyploid nuclear shape and maturation of platelet lineage cells.
Hemostasis
EDTA-Dependent Pseudothrombocytopenia: Platelet Aggregation
Causes of spurious thrombocytopenia on the analyzer: detection of large platelet aggregates in EDTA blood smear and rules for re-collection in a citrate tube.