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Indian J Pathol Microbiol
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2013 Jul-Sept 56 (3): 306-308
Article
in English
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| ID: sea-155894
ABSTRACT
Pseudothrombocytopenia (PTP) is defi ned by falsely low platelet counts on automated analyzers caused by in vitro phenomena including large platelet aggregates in blood samples. Diagnosis and resolution of PTP is crucial as it can lead to unwarranted interventions. We discuss a case of PTP in a pre-surgical setting, which was resolved using 37°C incubation and Kanamycin.