PRACTICAL: Leukocytes and platelets Flashcards by Emily Stacey | Brainscape

Q

What would you find in the feathered edge?

A

large things (Cells, organisms) - mast cells

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How do you determine even distribution?

A

leukocyte clumping - PLT clumping - agglutination

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What does this show?

A

PLT clumping (common problem)

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What does this show?

A

feathered edge of a smear

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How do you do a manual estimate of PLT count?

A

av. # of PLTs per 10 field - multiply by 15-20 x 10^9/L - remember monolayer is essential

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What does this show?

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left shift and toxicity

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