
Predicting the Bleeding Time from the Platelet Count
Purpose: | To predict the expected bleeding time when the platelet count is between 10,000 and 100,000/µL. |
Specialty: | Hematology Oncology Clinical Laboratory |
Objective: | laboratory tests |
ICD-10: | D50-D89 |
Description: | Assuming normal platelet function, decreases in platelet count below normal may be associated with a proportionate increase in bleeding time. |
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