
EDTA-dependent Pseudothrombocytopenia and Platelet Satellitism
Specialty: | Hematology Oncology Clinical Laboratory |
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Description: | EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) is a commonly used anticoagulant for venous blood samples. Pseudothrombocytopenia may occur in some patients due to EDTA-dependent platelet agglutination and/or satellitism about neutrophils. |
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