2016
DOI: 10.5958/2394-6792.2016.00130.7
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EDTA dependent pseudothrombocytopenia-cause and incidence

Abstract: Aims and Objectives:1. To find out the incidence of EDTA dependent pseudothrombocytopenia(PTCP) 2. To confirm EDTA dependent pseudothrombocytopaenia(PTCP) by counting the platelets using anticoagulants other than EDTA (citrate and heparin) Introduction: Pseudothrombocytopenia (PTCP) meaning there by a spuriously low platelet count. EDTA induced clumping of platelets is one of the important cause of pseudothrombocytopaenia. Materials and MethodInclusion criteria: All 3000 blood samples received during study per… Show more

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