Description:
If you ever find yourself struggling over reporting an accurate platelet count, this session is for you! Sticky, tricky platelets can be a real problem for techs, yet accurate reporting is critical for patient diagnosis and treatment. When platelet clumps are suspected, how can you tell a spurious result from a true platelet clumping problem? An overview of platelet function, counting methods and various causes of thrombocytopenia will be presented. Case Studies will be used to demonstrate important concepts.
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize abnormal and spurious platelet results and how to troubleshoot them.
- Define and List the causes of thrombocytopenia.
- Identify the use of platelet parameters in the differential diagnosis of thrombocytopenia.
Author(s):
Becky Socha, MS, MLS(ASCP), BB(ASCP)
Launched: 2021