5: Quantitative Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
Normal platelet count
A
150 - 400 x 10^9/L
2
Q
Thrombocytopenia
A
50 - 100 x 10^9/L
3
Q
Spontaneous hemorrhage
A
20 x 10^9/L
4
Q
Life-threatening hemorrhage
A
< 10 x 10^9/L
5
Q
Caused by an auto-Ab to the patient’s plts
A
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
6
Q
Most common disorder causing severe isolated thrombocytopenia
A
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)