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85049 Automated platelet count

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: platelet count, automated platelet

Automated enumeration of platelets by electronic hematology analyzer measuring platelet count per microliter to assess hemostatic capacity and diagnose thrombocytopenia or thrombocytosis.

Clinical Context

Essential for bleeding disorder diagnosis, preoperative assessment, and monitoring thrombocytopenia in leukemia, immune thrombocytopenia, and medication effects.

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Specialties

Clinical PathologyHematologyCoagulation

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