White Blood Cell Disorders and Platelets:: 7. Platelets

Ungraded Practice Question

Platelet satellites (marked in the photograph) may account for low platelet counts as determined by electronic counters. Satellitosis is initiated by:

Please select the single best answer

Use of EDTA as the anticoagulant
Testing at room temperature
Testing of sample at 37oC
Waiting 60 minutes before doing test

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