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85055 Reticulated platelet assay

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: reticulated platelet assay, immature platelet count

Automated measurement of reticulated (immature) platelet percentage using flow cytometry to assess bone marrow platelet production and response to thrombocytopenia.

Clinical Context

Differentiates immune thrombocytopenia (high reticulated platelets) from bone marrow failure (low reticulated platelets); predicts response to immune therapy.

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Specialties

Clinical PathologyHematologyCoagulation

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