White Blood Cell Disorders and Platelets:: Peripheral Smear Review Introduction

Question

An electronic platelet count of 40,000/cumm was reported. Review of the peripheral blood smear(see photograph)reveals single platelets in open fields and platelet clumps. The platelet count is likely incorrect.

Select true or false

True

False

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