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.
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Platelets
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
Macrothrombocytes in Blood Smear: Morphology and Size
Morphology of macrothrombocytes and reticulated platelets in blood smears: size criteria, MPV values, and causes in destructive thrombocytopenia.
Hemostasis
Thrombocytosis and Macroplatelets in Peripheral Blood Smear
Morphological picture of thrombocytosis in peripheral blood smear: microscopic evaluation of platelet count and detection of macroplatelets.
Oncohematology
Megakaryocyte in Peripheral Blood Smear in Leukemia
Clinical case of a megakaryocyte in peripheral blood of a 44-year-old female patient with blastemia (23% blasts), giant platelets, and anemia.
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.