Pseudothrombocytopenia

Maślanka, K.; Meloch, R.; Mularczyk, M.; Leszko, B.; Konopka, L.; Zupańska, B.

Acta Haematologica Polonica 22(1): 160-164

1991


ISSN/ISBN: 0001-5814
PMID: 1823958
Document Number: 385582
Pseudothrombocytopenia in four patients has been described. It was due to platelet "++EDTA-dependent" antibodies. The number of platelets was described only in EDTA blood while the number was normal when platelet were evaluated in citrate blood. The importance of distinguishing pseudothrombocytopenia from thrombocytopenia is discussed, especially in view of unnecessary treatment, delayed operation etc.

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