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Clinical Laboratory Hematology 3rd Edition by Shirlyn McKenzie, Lynne Williams

Edition 3ISBN: 978-0133076011
book Clinical Laboratory Hematology 3rd Edition by Shirlyn McKenzie, Lynne Williams cover

Clinical Laboratory Hematology 3rd Edition by Shirlyn McKenzie, Lynne Williams

Edition 3ISBN: 978-0133076011
Exercise 6
What is the effect of a significant number of giant platelets (megathrombocytes) resulting in an increased MPV on the peripheral blood platelet count? (Objective 4)
A) It would have no effect on the platelet count.
B) It would generally be associated with an increased platelet count.
C) It would generally be associated with a decreased platelet count.
D) It would result in an unreliable reading on the automated instrument and require a manual platelet count.
Explanation
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