An Introduction to the Complete Blood Count for Clinical Chemists: Platelets
Xander M R van Wijk,
Zaraith Sanchez Oviol,
William E Winter
et al.
Abstract:Background
The most ordered laboratory test worldwide is the complete blood count (CBC).
Content
In this primer, an introduction to platelet testing in the context of the CBC is provided with a discussion of the laboratory evaluation of platelet abnormalities including thrombocytopenia and thrombocytosis.
Summary
As clinical chemists continue to be tasked to … Show more
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